Medium Weekender - Van Gogh's Irises
This vivid sustainable mini weekender made out of recycled materials captures one of the J. Paul Getty Museum's most popular paintings, Irises by Vincent van Gogh. - 100% water-resistant polyester that is chemical-free, long-lasting, and washable - Dimensions: 11.8" x 5.9" x 5.9" inches - Adjustable Strap: 10.6" - 23.6" inches- Sustainably produced and uses waterless printing- Carries up to 4.4 lb (2kg)- Item #: BAGVGIWMIn May 1889, after episodes of mental illness, Vincent van Gogh chose to enter an asylum in Saint-Rémy, France. There, in the last year before his death, he created almost 130 paintings. Within the first week, he began Irises, working from nature in the asylum's garden. The cropped composition, divided into broad areas of vivid color with monumental irises overflowing its borders, was probably influenced by the decorative patterning of Japanese woodblock prints. Each iris painted by Van Gogh is unique. He carefully studied their movements and shapes to create a variety