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Orchards in Blossom, View of Arles

Vincent van GoghApril 1889 - 1889

Van Gogh Museum

Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

The twisted branches of the tree in the right foreground are cut off by the edges of the canvas. Vincent van Gogh took many ideas like these cut offs from Japanese prints. Like many 19th century artists, he was inspired by Japanese art. He had a collection of Japanese woodcuts together with his brother Theo. Vincent said these made him happy and cheerful.

What did Vincent learn from Japense prints? Read the full story.

Details

  • Title: Orchards in Blossom, View of Arles
  • 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 1889 - 1889
  • Location Created: Arles, France
  • Place Part Of: France
  • Type: Landscape
  • Rights: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)
  • External Link: Orchards in Blossom, View of Arles

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