Butterflies and poppies

Vincent van GoghApril 1890 - May 1890

Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

The influences of Japanese art are clearly visible in this decorative floral piece. The close-up of the flowers and insects is typically Japanese, as are the asymmetric composition and the lack of depth.

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Title: Butterflies and poppies
Creator: Vincent van Gogh
Creator Lifespan: 30 March 1853 - 29 July 1890
Creator Nationality: Dutch
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Death Place: Auvers-sur-Oise
Creator Birth Place: Zundert
Date Created: April 1890 - May 1890
Location Created: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
Place Part Of: France
Type: Painting
Rights: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation), Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)
External Link: Butterflies and Poppies

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