Nature was hugely important to Vincent. It endlessly inspired and comforted him.
Vincent van Gogh, Giant Peacock Moth, 1889
Inspiration, Peace and Solace
Vincent and Nature
Vincent had an eye for details in nature. He learned to look at the world around him in close-up, partly inspired by the Japanese prints that he admired.
Everyday, seemingly unimportant details were often the subject of these prints.
Vincent van Gogh, Butterflies and Poppies, 1889
Vincent van Gogh, Tassel Hyacinth, 1889
What do you see if you zoom in on the pavement outside your house, or the plants in your garden?
