Van Gogh Almond Tree in Blossom Ceramic Round Flower Vase 9H

This Van Gogh Almond Tree ceramic flower vase adapts Vincent van Gogh’s painting Almond Tree in Blossom (1890) into a functional work of art. The round vase carries the image on all sides, showing a green almond tree scattered with white blossoms against a soft blue-grey background.

The calm blue-grey palette and branching forms create a light, airy mood that complements flowers beautifully. The kiln-fired ceramic surface adds gloss and depth, helping the blues and whites read clearly in both natural light and indoor settings.

• Artwork: Almond Tree in Blossom (1890)
• Material: kiln-fired ceramic with glazed color finish
• Shape: round
• Size: 9 in H × 3.5 in W × 3.5 in D (lowest point on back side is 7 in H)
• Weight: approx. 1.75 lbs
• Collection: Silhouette d’Art Vase Collection
• Made by: Parastone and John Beswick
• Product number: SDA20

Almond Blossom, Family, and Japanese Influence

Van Gogh painted Almond Tree in Blossom in 1890 as a gift for his brother Theo and Theo’s newborn son, also named Vincent. The subject symbolizes renewal and hope, with blossoms appearing at the start of spring.

The painting reflects Van Gogh’s admiration for Japanese woodblock prints. The strong branch lines, simplified background, and emphasis on pattern show how deeply these prints influenced his late work.

This Van Gogh Almond Blossom Tree vase translates that clarity into a three-dimensional object. As the vase is turned, the branching forms repeat and shift, creating a gentle rhythm around the surface.

You can explore more Van Gogh–inspired objects in our Van Gogh Museum Gifts collection, or pair this vase with a complementary desk piece, such as the Van Gogh Irises museum desk paperweight.

Styling and Display of Van Gogh Almond Tree vase

This vase works well for a small bouquet, a few stems, or dried flowers. Its compact size makes it suitable for desks, shelves, or side tables. It also displays beautifully on its own as a sculptural art object.

Care Notes

Place the round ceramic art vase on a stable surface. Lift from the base when moving. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners.

For More Reading from the Web

• DailyArt Magazine – Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom
• Artnome – Why Van Gogh Shifted to Brighter Yellow
• Van Gogh Museum – Almond Blossom
• Vincent van Gogh – Simple English Wikipedia
• The Spruce – How to Grow Almond Trees
• Bob’s Red Mill – Using Almonds in the Kitchen

Japanese Art and Its Influence on Van Gogh

Japanese art played a significant role in shaping Vincent van Gogh’s mature style. During his years in Paris, Van Gogh collected Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints and studied them closely. He admired their clarity, strong outlines, flattened perspective, and bold areas of color.

Unlike traditional European painting, Japanese prints often avoided shading and depth. Instead, they emphasized pattern, rhythm, and asymmetrical composition. Van Gogh found this approach liberating and began to incorporate these ideas into his own work.

In paintings such as Almond Tree in Blossom, the influence is clear. The branches stretch across the surface like graphic lines, set against a simplified sky. The composition feels decorative and balanced rather than illusionistic, echoing the structure of Japanese prints.

Van Gogh associated Japanese art with harmony, renewal, and a closer relationship to nature. He believed it offered an alternative to Western academic traditions and saw it as a path toward a more expressive and personal style. This influence helped define the bold, modern visual language that later artists would build upon.