After episodes of self-mutilation and hospitalization, vincent van Gogh chose to enter an asylum. Within the first week, he began painting each flower is unique as he carefully studied them creating a variety of curved silhouettes bounded by wavy, twisting, and curling lines. The painting’s first owner, French art critic octave mirbeau wrote how well he has understood the exquisite nature of flowers!. 1889, vincent van solid brass, electro-plated with non-tarnishing silver finish, giclee print dimensions: approx. 1 w x 4 l. packaged in an acetate sleeve with a provenance card.