Vincent van Gogh - Dutch, 1853 – 1890

Irises, May 1890

Van Gogh loved irises …. elegant, lily-like spring flowers that grow in luscious profusion in Provence.  As a collector of Japanese woodblock prints, he was aware of the importance of irises in Japanese art, but no doubt he was also conscious of their Christian symbolism, representing the Passion and Resurrection of Christ.  He may, however, have seen them merely as harbingers of spring, warmth, and hope.  Van Gogh created a complex composition by emphasizing the sharp angles of the leaves in contrast to the amorphous mass of blossoms and the rounded form of the vase, uniting it in the resounding color contrasts of yellow, blue (originally more purple), and green.  REF: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

This woven blanket was created from a photograph that I took of the original painting.

Use as a bed throw, for picnics in the park, or as a wall tapestry.

Size: 60” x 80”

Made with 86.2% Cotton, 13.2% Polyester, 0.6% Rayon. Made in the USA.

Please allow 14 to 20 days for delivery. For quality control, the blanket is a made to order item and is sent to us first for inspection before being shipped to the buyer.

We recommend washing by hand in cool water using a mild detergent or machine wash on gentle cycle. Dry separately on a cool cycle. Do not bleach.

Free shipping within the Continental US.

Photo Credit:  Alice Lowe