Van Gogh and "Sunflowers"

Exhibition June 21 − September 1, 2019
What is the story of the famous Van Gogh painting "Sunflowers"? What was the meaning of work for Van Gogh? What is the best way to preserve this masterpiece for future generations? Find out all this at the Van Gogh and Sunflowers summer exhibition at the artist’s museum in Amsterdam.

"Sunflowers", written in 1889, is one of the most famous works of Van Gogh. He wrote five versions of this large bouquet. But why did he choose a sunflower and what does a flower mean to him? What happened to the picture after she left Van Gogh's workshop? Are the colors the same as 130 years ago?

In recent years, extensive web studies have been conducted. Now we know more about the fascinating origins and status of the work. Exhibition"Van Gogh and Sunflowers" allows visitors to understand how important the sunflower was for Van Gogh, and find out the answers to intriguing questions.