Rather than a single painting, this web page focuses on a series of sunflower paintings by Vincent van Gogh. Includes quotes from letters and analysis. Wonderful!

Van Gogh's canvas "The Starry Night" is an exceptional work of art, not only in terms of its quality but also within the artist's collection, since in comparison to favored subjects like irises, sunflowers, or wheat fields, night...

A brief look at the creative, but tumultuous, career of artist Vincent van Gogh. Discusses several of his most famous works ("The Potato Eaters" and "Sunflowers"), his artistic influences, and legacy.

An image of "Van Gogh Painting Sunflowers", created by Paul Gauguin in 1888 (Oil on canvas, 73 x 91 cm).

An image of "Vase with Twelve Sunflowers", created by Vincent Van Gogh in August 1888, Arles (Oil on canvas, 92 x 73 cm).

An image of "Vase with Fourteen Sunflowers", created by Vincent Van Gogh in August 1888, Arles (Oil on canvas, 93 x 73 cm).

An image of "Two Cut Sunflowers", created by Vincent Van Gogh in August-September 1887, Paris (Oil on canvas, 43 x 61 cm).

An image of "Two Cut Sunflowers", created by Vincent Van Gogh in August-September 1887, Paris (Oil on canvas, 50 x 61 cm).

An image of "Four Cut Sunflowers", created by Vincent Van Gogh in August-September 1887, Paris (Oil on canvas, 60 x 100 cm).

This biography of van Gogh expresses his life as one who was important in the formation of Fauvism and expressionism.