Roses by Van Gogh Size:S - 29.7 x 42cm (A3) creating tension and rhythm that

creating tension and rhythm that rewards sustained looking

the background rising steeply to fill the frame

the crisp linework

The bird is rendered with careful attention to plumage texture and posture

rich mid-tones

Roses by Van Gogh Size:S - 29.7 x 42cm (A3) creating tension and rhythm thatThis landscape format study of roses reveals a lesser known side of Van Gogh's botanical subjects. Spread horizontally across the canvas, the blooms sprawl with restless energy, clusters of white and green interlocking in a composition that feels both lush and charged. The brushwork carries Van Gogh's characteristic urgency, short, curving strokes building petals and stems into a surface that seems to vibrate even in stillness. The wide format