Flower Beds in Holland
c. 1883
Medium
oil on canvas on wood
Dimensions
overall: 48.9 x 66 cm (19 1/4 x 26 in.) framed: 71.1 x 88.9 x 8.3 cm (28 x 35 x 3 1/4 in.)
Classification
Painting
Department
CF
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Accession Number
1983.1.21
Art Historical Context
Vincent van Gogh's *Flower Beds in Holland*, around 1883, captures the vibrant rural landscapes of his native Netherlands during an early phase of his career. At this time, Gogh lived in the countryside near Nuenen and Drenthe, immersing himself in peasant life and natural scenes. This oil on canvas mounted on wood depicts blooming flower beds, reflecting Holland's rich tradition of horticulture and bulb fields, which were a source of national pride and economic importance in the 19th century. As a precursor to his Post-Impressionist style, the painting showcases Van Gogh's meticulous attenti...
About the Artist
Vincent van Gogh · 1853–1890
Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853-1890) stands as one of the most influential figures in Western art history, despite a career spanning merely a decade. Born in Groot-Zundert, Netherlands, to a Protestant pastor's family, van Gogh's path to artistic greatness was anything but conventional. His early adulthood saw him working as an art dealer for Goupil & Cie, a language teacher, and a fervent missiona...