Vase with Gladioli 1886

"Vase with Gladioli" is a still life oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, painted in 1886. It depicts a bouquet of gladioli in a vase, a common subject for van Gogh, who was fascinated by the vibrant colors and expressive forms of flowers. This particular piece showcases van Gogh's signature style, characterized by bold brushstrokes and a dynamic use of color, particularly in the contrasting hues of the gladioli. The painting is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where art enthusiasts can appreciate the artist's masterful handling of light and shadow, as seen in the interplay between the vase and the flowers.