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Vincent van Gogh sought solace in the natural world, to which he returned time and again for artistic inspiration. During his years in Paris, Van Gogh’s still life florals played a decisive role in the pivotal change that his style underwent - as he feverishly produced countless paintings that showcased a more vibrant use of color and innovative brushwork. In addition to sumptuous irises and almond blossoms, it was his sunflowers that became his most remembered. The series completed in Arles in the late 1880’s is among his most famous - as they symbolically reflect his love of the color yellow, as well as the sunflower itself being a symbol of devotion and loyalty. Please join us as we meander among Van Gogh’s vibrant florals and discover how, in a letter to his brother Theo, he “found comfort in contemplating the sunflowers.” This talk is in advance of the Town of Newburgh’s Recreation Department trip to the NY Botanical Garden to see ‘Van Gogh’s Flowers’ an exhibition that promises ‘botanical displays and large-scale art’ based on Van Gogh’s expressive floral paintings.

Please pick either the Wednesday or Thursday session of this program.