• Van Gogh "Irises" Metal Bookmark - Chrysler Museum of Art Shop
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Van Gogh "Irises" Metal Bookmark

Van Gogh "Irises" Metal Bookmark

David Howell & Co.

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Following episodes of self-harm and subsequent hospitalization, Vincent van Gogh made the decision to seek refuge in an asylum. During the initial week of his stay, he embarked on a series of paintings featuring irises. With meticulous attention, he examined each flower individually, resulting in a diverse array of curved shapes defined by sinuous, undulating, and spiraling lines. The painting's first owner, Octave Mirbeau, a French art critic, lauded van Gogh's profound understanding of the delicate essence of flowers, writing "How well he has understood the exquisite nature of flowers!" Mirbeau's remark aptly captures the artist's ability to grasp the intricate nature of these botanical wonders.

  • Solid brass bookmark; electroplated in non-tarnishing silver finish
  • Approximately 1 × 4 in (2.5 × 10.2 cm)
  • Packaged in acetate sleeve, with provenance card
  • Designed and manufactured in USA
  • Product type: Bookmark
  • Shipping Dimensions: 7.75 × 2.375 × 0.125 inches  (19.7 × 6.0 × 0.3 cm)
  • Shipping Weight: 0.06 lb (1.0 oz; 28 g)
  • SKU010004254 | 769022096643 | BKS9664

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Vincent van Gogh

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Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh (1853 — 1890) was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who posthumously became one of the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. In a decade, he created about 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of which date from the last two years of his life. They include landscapes, still lifes, portraits and self-portraits, and are characterized by bold colors and dramatic, impulsive and expressive brushwork that contributed to the foundations of modern art. He was not commercially successful, and his death at 37 came after years of mental illness, depression and poverty. Today, van Gogh is one of the most widely recognized and celebrated artists in the world.

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David Howell & Co.

Since 1985, David Howell & Co. has specialized in the design and manufacturing of sophisticated, museum quality gifts, including metal bookmarks, jewelry, ornaments, and more. Found in 350 museum stores worldwide, founder David Howell says he receives inspiration for the 10,000 designs he's created from the thousands of objects in museum collections. Each piece has a unique story.

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