Branches of an Almond Tree in Blossom, Interpretation in Red (1890) by Vincent van Gogh
Blossoming Almond Tree is clearly inspired by Van Gogh's love of Japanese prints. In addition to his many emulations of Japanese paintings he also collected works by Japanese artists and used concepts such as striking color, morose outlines, and the fragility of the natural world in his work. Much like prints by the Japanese artist Hiroshige, Almond Tree sprawls the branches of a lonely tree against the background of a red imperial sky. This cultural appropriation creates a moving and contemporary piece while still being an obvious Van Gogh painting.
Blossoming Almond Tree is clearly inspired by Van Gogh's love of Japanese prints. In addition to his many emulations of Japanese paintings he also collected works by Japanese artists and used concepts such as striking color, morose outlines, and the fragility of the natural world in his work. Much like prints by the Japanese artist Hiroshige, Almond Tree sprawls the branches of a lonely tree against the background of a red imperial sky. This cultural appropriation creates a moving and contemporary piece while still being an obvious Van Gogh painting.
stinking color?
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