Van Gogh Almond Blossoms art white flowers on blue Placemat

White flowers on almond tree branch against turquoise blue or aqua background. Famous still life vintage masterpiece painting by Vincent Van Gogh. Beautiful floral pattern adds a feminine touch. Considered by some to be Van Gogh's finest work of art. Spring flowers and flowering trees held a special place in Van Gogh’s art. They represented awakening, hope, and renewal. Painted in February 1890 in the south of France in celebration of the birth of the painter's nephew and namesake Vincent Willem Van Gogh, it is curious to note that this enduring masterpiece, which embodies the very spirit of springtime, was, in fact, painted during the dead of winter. Technical details: Elements of Impressionism, Divisionism, and Japanese woodcut are employed in this famous work of art, the best of 19th century oil painting.