Posts Tagged: Saint Remy
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Jun 18, 2010
1 CommentVan Gogh Irises
Van Gogh completed Irises in May of 1889 when he was at the asylum in Saint-Rémy. Here he eased back into painting capturing flowers and foliage in the surrounding garden and the star filled nights from his window. In a letter to his brother Theo from May of 1889, Van Gogh wrote: “The idea of...
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May 26, 2010
No CommentsAlmond Blossom
One of Van Gogh’s most beautiful paintings and one that today is renowned among the most popular selling prints is Van Gogh’s “Almond Blossom.” Painted in Saint-Rémy, France in February of 1890, this painting was created by Van Gogh in the last year of his life. Originally painted as a gift for his brother Theo’s...
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Nov 17, 2009
1 CommentVan Gogh Tours
Now is the perfect time to start planning your Van Gogh tour for next spring or summer. There are many tour companies which offer bike tours of Van Gogh country in France and The Netherlands. You can also rent bikes and plan your own tour in the steps of Van Gogh. If cycling is not...
