Last but not least—undoubtedly the most famous vase of flowers in art history. Van Gogh created a series of Sunflowers to decorate a room in the yellow house for the visit of his friend Paul Gauguin. The artist once declared, “The sunflower is mine.” This reflects how deeply he loves these radiant flowers, while also identifying with their fading and the passing of time. Today, these iconic works can be admired in cities such as London, Philadelphia, or Tokyo.
These masterpieces show why yellow paintings continue to captivate viewers with their warmth, energy, and beauty. You can see Sunflowers along with other magnificent yellow paintings, from February 13 to May 17, 2026, at the Van Gogh Museum in the exhibition Yellow. Beyond Van Gogh’s Colour.