{"product_id":"paperblanks-van-gogh-sunflowers-pencil-case-pa1561-2","title":"Paperblanks Van Gogh, Sunflowers Pencil Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep your favourite pens and pencils safe and beautifully organised with this Van Gogh, Sunflowers pencil case from Paperblanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was one of the most influential artists in the history of Western art. Reproduced here alongside his \u003cem\u003eSunflowers\u003c\/em\u003e (1889) painting is a page from one of his letters to his brother, Theo. We are honoured to partner with the Van Gogh Museum on this special Embellished Manuscripts Collection release. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) remains one of the most influential artists in the history of Western art, despite his relative obscurity during his lifetime. Known for their emotional intensity, dramatic use of colour, and expressive brushwork, Van Gogh’s works have continued to inspire and captivate generations of artists and art lovers since his death in 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of Van Gogh’s most iconic paintings are those depicting sunflowers. Celebrated for their vibrant beauty and emotional depth, these works held a special significance for Van Gogh – communicating \"gratitude,\" according to one of his letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn February 1888, having grown tired of city life in Paris, Van Gogh moved to the town of Arles in southern France in hopes of establishing an artistic retreat and commune. It was in Arles where he painted five large canvases depicting sunflowers in a vase, with three shades of yellow \u003cem\u003eand nothing else\u003c\/em\u003e. Through this approach, he demonstrated that it was possible to create an image using numerous variations of a single colour, without any loss of eloquence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVan Gogh’s letters to his younger brother Theo are an essential part of understanding his life, thoughts, and artistic vision. Reproduced here alongside his \u003cem\u003eSunflowers\u003c\/em\u003e painting (1889) is a page from one those letters, written in September 1888. In it, Van Gogh describes his vision for the house he was renting in Arles, which he called the Yellow House due to the warm, buttery colour of its exterior walls: \"But you’ll see these big paintings of bouquets of 12, 14 sunflowers stuffed into this tiny little boudoir with a pretty bed and everything else elegant. It won’t be commonplace.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are honoured to partner with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to reproduce one of the artist’s most treasured and recognizable works of art alongside such a meaningful piece of correspondence between the Van Gogh brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunflowers oil on canvas painting and handwritten letter by Vincent van Gogh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1889 painting, 1888 letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arles, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 30 × 68 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Van Gogh, Sunflowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embellished Manuscripts Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Van Gogh Museum Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure magnetic closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative printed paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable inner tray for storage of small items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformational bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA1561-2 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780349715612\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386150211912,"sku":"PA1561-2","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9780349715612_Angle_HighRes.png?v=1792779086","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-van-gogh-sunflowers-pencil-case-pa1561-2","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}