Vase with Chinese Asters and Gladioli by Vincent van Gogh. A textured still life painting of vibrant pink and white flowers in a dark, patterned ceramic vase against a deep reddish-brown background.

Vase with Chinese Asters and Gladioli

Vincent van Gogh

1886 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This 1886 still life by Vincent van Gogh showcases thick, expressive brushwork and a moody, atmospheric palette.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Living Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted during his formative Paris period, this work by Vincent van Gogh captures a dense arrangement of asters and gladioli with characteristic intensity. The artist utilizes a somber, earthy background to emphasize the thick impasto and delicate textures of the petals, demonstrating his evolving mastery of light and color within a traditional still life format.

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