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Flowering Shrubs, 1889
These close-up views of shrubs and flowers were made during Van Gogh’s first weeks at Saint-Rémy in May-June 1889. His assured, rapid application of bold dashes, hatching, dots and swirls capture the different textures of the vegetation to create richly patterned surfaces. The works on paper belong to a small and unique group in diluted paint in which Van Gogh sought to capture the vibrancy and profusion of spring growth, as well his excitement at the artistic possibilities offered by his new environment.
Chalk, brush, diluted oil paint and pencil on paper
Collection Pérez Simon, Mexico