Roses, Vincent van Gogh Paper Plate

These bouquet of Roses painted by Vincent van Gogh and their counterparts and upright composition of irises and a horizontal composition of roses were conceived as a series or ensemble, on a par with the earlier Sunflower decoration he made in Arles. Traces of pink along the tabletop and rose petals in the present painting, which have faded over time, offer a faint reminder of the formerly more vivid "canvas of pink roses against a yellow-green background in a green vase." Although he sometimes assigned certain meanings to flowers, Van Gogh did not make a specific association for roses. It is clear, though, that he saw all blossoming plants as celebrations of birth and renewal as full of life. That sense is underlined here by the fresh spring green of the background. Customize it with your own details. For further customization, please click the "Personalize” link and using Zazzle's advanced design tools, you can personalize each piece to make a one-of-a-kind gift for any occasion