Loose painting of pink and red scabiosa-like flowers and yellow ranunculus on stems against a dark olive background, with grey seed pods in the foreground.

Still Life with Scabiosa and Ranunculus

A loosely painted still life shows pink and crimson scabiosa-like blooms and yellow ranunculus on slender stems against a dark olive ground. Grey seed pods and pale green leaves crowd the foreground, rendered in thick, loose brushwork.

Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Date: 1886
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Source: Wikimedia Commons / Wikidata
Size: 1224 × 1590 px

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Public domain · Vincent van Gogh died 1890 and the work dates by 1886; public domain in the US and life+70 countries.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier B · as stated by the source: Public domain

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Vincent van Gogh, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

19th century post-impressionism 1880s 1886 still life oil painting painting flowers loose brushwork floral seed pods dark background