A tall glass vase stands at the center, packed with a wild, abundant bouquet of meadow flowers and roses. Clusters of white daisies and yellow blooms are scattered among the poppies, their delicate petals painted with swift, textured strokes. Several pink roses are gathered at the bottom left, their lush, layered forms rendered in thick, swirling paint that gives them a sense of weight and softness.

The flowers spill over the rim of the vase, some resting gently on the surface below, while others arch outward, suggesting both natural disorder and careful arrangement. The background shifts from a luminous greenish-yellow on the left to a deep, almost black shadow on the right, creating a dramatic contrast that sets off the bright colors of the bouquet. Light falls from the upper left, illuminating the white petals and the tops of the roses, while casting the right side into shadow.

Van Gogh’s brushwork is energetic and varied, with thick impasto in the petals and leaves, and rapid, swirling marks in the background that suggest movement and atmosphere. Each flower is painted with a distinct touch, some outlined with bold strokes, others softly blended into the surrounding foliage. The composition feels spontaneous, as if the flowers were freshly gathered and hastily arranged, yet every element is carefully placed to fill the canvas with life and color. Still Life with Meadow Flowers and Roses was created by Vincent van Gogh in Paris during the summer of 1886.

The Kröller-Müller Museum identifies the species depicted as roses, poppies, and Papaver rhoeas, all arranged in a vase. The genre is floral painting, and the work was made in Paris, as confirmed by the museum’s record. This painting was reproduced from an art book, as noted in the catalogue information.