Vincent Van Gogh, Sunflowers | Recycled Tote Bag

Golden Petals Fill a Sunflowers Tote Bag

This Sunflowers tote bag brings the still life by Vincent Van Gogh to a roomy recycled bag. Golden petals and sage green stems glow in a warm yellow ground. Energetic, thick brushwork gives each flower a sculpted look.

Carry it as a Van Gogh tote bag for errands. Keep it as a Sunflowers reusable bag in your handbag.

Product Details

• Material: Recycled GREEN CIRCLE fabric
• Weight: 55 g / 1.98 oz
• Bag Size: 50 x 42 cm (19.7 in x 16.5 in)
• Zippered Storage Pouch: 12 x 12 cm (4.7 in x 4.7 in)
• Handle: 27 cm / 10.6 in
• Capacity: Carries up to 20 kg / 44 lbs
• Part Number: L1007
• Includes: Zippered pouch for storage. Safely slip it into another bag for extra storage.

A Greeting in Yellow

Van Gogh painted the Arles sunflowers in August 1888. He wanted to welcome the painter Paul Gauguin to the Yellow House. The Van Gogh Museum notes that he used three shades of yellow and little else.

Two canvases hung in Gauguin's bedroom. The yellow stood for happiness and the bright sun of Provence. The Sunflowers tote bag carries that warm greeting.

A Gift Gauguin Asked For

Gauguin saw the paintings as the summit of Van Gogh's art. Even after their quarrel, he wrote asking for a version as a gift.

In January 1889 Van Gogh made new repetitions. He imagined two of them beside a portrait of Madame Roulin, as a triptych of consolation. This recycled foldable tote echoes that idea of art as comfort.

Care and Storage

This Sunflowers tote bag uses recycled GREEN CIRCLE fabric that is water-resistant. Hand washing preserves the coating. Machine washing at 86 degrees F / 30 degrees C is fine in a washing bag.

When you are done, fold the Van Gogh tote bag into its zippered pouch. Hang it by the handle or store it flat. Keep the Sunflowers reusable bag out of long, direct sun to protect the print. Wipe the recycled foldable tote with a damp cloth between washes.

Display the Sunflowers tote bag on a hook when you are home. Gift the Van Gogh tote bag to a friend who loves museums. Pick the Sunflowers reusable bag for your next gallery visit. The recycled foldable tote also makes a thoughtful present.

About Vincent Van Gogh

Van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist who worked with saturated color and bold strokes. He painted his Provence sunflowers from late 1888 into 1889. Find related art in our Modern Art Collection.

For More Reading from the Web

• Compare two Sunflowers canvases and learn how Van Gogh planned a triptych. The Sunflowers - National Gallery, London
• Trace every version of the Sunflowers, from Paris studies to Arles. Sunflowers (Van Gogh series) - Wikipedia