Irises by Vincent van Gogh

Some of the best known works of all time were painted by the Dutch Post-Impressionist artist, Vincent Willem Van Gogh (1853 -1890). Irises is among the most recognized of his pieces.

On May 8, 1889, Vincent Van Gogh committed himself to the asylum at Saint Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-Remy, France after many instances of hospitalization and self-mutilation. During his stay he painted some 130 paintings with the surrounding gardens and clinic becoming his main subjects for painting. Among these were the famous The Starry Night and Irises.

Irises is on the list of the most expensive paintings ever sold, selling for 54 million dollars in 1987. Currently Irises is on display at The Getty Center in Los Angeles, California.

Stamps:
Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata), issued on 02.02.2015.
The 90th Anniversary of Japanese Diet, issued on 29.11.1980.
Philatelic Week: Lakeside, S. Kuroda, issued on 20.04.1967.


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