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Van Gogh Wallpaper: The Guide

“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” Few figures in history can claim to have been as influential as Vincent Van Gogh was in his short and troubled life. A prolific artist who created over 2000 artworks in a very limited amount of time - the majority of them in the last two years of his life – this world-famous artist produced some iconic paintings that redefined modern art. From the hypnotic blues of “Starry Night”, to the bright yellows of his “Sunflowers” or “Wheatfield with Crows”, to his admiration of Japanese woodcut art reflected in his homages to Hiroshige, Van Gogh furious brush strokes and his almost haptic use of paint created immortal masterpieces beloved across the planet. Wallpapers inspired by his work capture his unique approach to visual art, providing a focal point for a plethora of interior design solutions.

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Why are Van Gogh paintings so popular as wallpaper motifs?

The true master of Post-Impressionism, Van Gogh’s art with his focus on specific nature subjects and his love for Japanese blossoms provides the ideal source for stunning decorative patterns.

Inspired by nature

Vincent van Gogh felt a strong connection to nature, so much so that he preferred painting outdoors rather than in a studio. It was nature that inspired him to paint, as he sought to reveal the hidden soul behind the natural world. This approach is clearly visible in the wallpaper patterns inspired by his work, which possess an emotional energy that emanates from his colour choices.

A love of Japanese art

Van Gogh’s love for the Japanese aesthetic, something that he only discovered in the latter years of his short life, shaped his art and led to the creation of some of his most celebrated masterpieces. He was fascinated by the way Japanese artists cropped their compositions based on ordinary subjects, by their bold outlines, and their emphasis on decorative patterns, all of which are reflected perfectly on wall décor motifs.

Master of Post-Impressionism

Widely considered the true father of post-Impressionism (together with Cézanne and Gauguin), Van Gogh redefined the way colour and light could be used, experimenting with unusual compositions that moved away from trying to paint the world as it appeared and instead revealed the emotions it produced. Recording nature in terms of light and colour created a new visual canvas that is stunningly reflected on Van Gogh-inspired wallpaper motifs today.

What famous motifs are depicted on Van Gogh wallpapers?

Van Gogh fell in love with nature early on in his life and it comes as no surprise that the most popular motifs inspired by his work reflect this. The bright yellows of his wheatfields, his Japan-inspired cherry, plum tree and almond blossoms, and his Chinese asters are amongst his most celebrated motifs.

Cherry blossom

Frequently used to create a calming zen oasis to retreat after to a long day at work, wallpaper patterns featuring Van Gogh cherry blossoms have long been a popular choice for those seeking an elegant and versatile motif. These pretty and stylish models are ideal for Asia-inspired interior design ideas that are both modern and timeless.

Almond blossom

Perhaps the most celebrated example of his “Japonaiserie” work, the almond blossom is an iconic wallpaper pattern featuring various background colour options besides the original turquoise that contrasts so beautifully with the floral branches, creating a mesmerising effect. Heavily inspired by Japanese Ukiyo-e prints, the flowers of the almond tree stand out from the monochromatic background and are a great addition to any room in the house.

Blossoming plum tree

Van Gogh was a great admirer of Hiroshige’s work and collected many prints of this Japanese master over the years. Exploring the Japanese artist's style and use of colour, he painted his famous “Flowering plum orchard (after Hiroshige)” in 1887. While Van Gogh closely followed the composition of the original, he did not stick to the same colours, thus creating a unique and timeless pattern that fits many oriental interior design concepts.

Chinese asters

Amongst the many flowers still lifes Van Gogh created, the “Vase with Gladioli and Chinese Asters” is one of the most seminal due to the incredibly thick paint, layered with emphatic brushstrokes, which characterise it. This technique (which Van Gogh called “liquid clay”) created a haptic effect that lends this pattern an almost three-dimensional effect.

Wheatfield

The expressive brushstrokes that layered different tonalities of yellow onto the canvas are an iconic example of Vincent Van Gogh mastery of the Post-Impressionist use of colour to express emotions. This pattern reflects the sense of movement of a summer wheatfield caressed by the wind and creates an iconic wallpaper pattern that reflects the warm light of a late summer day.

Which colours are commonly used in Vincent Van Gogh-inspired wallpaper models?

It is said that Van Gogh never used colours to depict reality but rather to stimulate and affect his audience’s emotions. The bright yellows of his wheatfields, the pastel green of his landscape and the light blue of his almond blossoms are a perfect choice for wallpaper inspired by his genius.

Green

Vincent’s love for nature is clearly reflected in the many varieties of green he used in his paintings. From the minty turquoise of his meadows to the grassy fields of his oil paintings, green is a serene colour that clearly shows the artist’s deep connection to the countryside. Van Gogh-inspired wallpapers in shades of green tend to focus on soft and delicate hues and are therefore perfect for stylish and representative spaces.

Yellow

Perhaps the most iconic colour in Van Gogh’s palette, yellow is a primary colour Vincent learnt to use following Delacroix’s theories and inspired by his friend Gauguin’s experimental work. Yellow features heavily in his art, both as a bright and strong shade (like in his sunflowers) and as a complementary hue. In terms of wallpaper it exudes a warm positivity that makes it ideal for work or study areas.

Light Blue

Van Gogh loved the hypnotic and dream-like quality of the colour blue as featured in its immortal “Starry Night”. However, he was also fascinated by the use of light blue by Japanese masters such as Hiroshige. Wallpaper models inspired by Van Gogh’s passion for the Orient utilise light blue backgrounds for their soothing effect on our emotions and are therefore perfectly suited for bedrooms.