LEGO Unveils Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers with Hidden Art Surprise

The first thing you should know about the LEGO Art Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers set is its impressive size. Standing at 21 inches high and 16 inches wide, it's approximately 60% the size of the original painting. This makes it quite substantial and a bit unwieldy to handle, but it's designed to be a centerpiece in your home.

Out March 1### LEGO Art Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers

0$199.99 at LEGO StoreThis set is not just a playful nod to one of the world's most celebrated artworks; it's crafted with the intention of being displayed as art in your living space. It marks a significant step in LEGO's journey from a quirky adult curiosity to a respected adult hobby.

LEGO Art Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers

93 ImagesVincent van Gogh's Sunflowers series, created during his stay in Arles, France, holds a special place in his oeuvre. He was deeply connected to the sunflower, viewing it as a symbol of gratitude and even as a personal muse. As van Gogh wrote to a friend, "If [Georges] Jeannin has the peony, [Ernest] Quost the hollyhock, I indeed, before others, have taken the sunflower."

In August 1888, van Gogh painted four versions of sunflowers in a vase, and revisited this motif in January 1889 with repetitions of the third and fourth versions.

Among these seven paintings, the fourth version and its two repetitions are the most renowned. The original fourth version (F454) is displayed at the National Gallery in London, England. One repetition (F457) can be seen at the Sompo Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan, while the other (F458), known for its vibrant colors and iconic status, is showcased at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The Van Gogh Museum, established in 1973, collaborated with LEGO to create the LEGO Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers set, which pays homage to the F458 repetition. This set is designed as a three-dimensional relief, using abstract pieces to emulate van Gogh's distinctive thick brushstrokes.

Upon opening the box, you'll find 34 numbered bags and a printed instruction booklet with a QR code. Scanning this code leads to a podcast that delves into van Gogh's life and the inspirations behind his work.

I appreciated the set's practical approach to building. You start by assembling the frame, which you can lean against a wall once completed. Then, you construct the canvas with the painting on top of it.

To finish, you mount the canvas into the frame and secure it with pins, mimicking the real-life process of staging and presentation, which adds a sense of value and importance to the completed piece.

There's a delightful Easter egg hidden in the canvas construction. Art experts found that van Gogh extended the canvas height with a wooden strip during the painting process to give the sunflowers more space. LEGO cleverly replicates this detail by having you build the canvas and then add a separate strip at the top with pins. The use of brown bricks to mimic wood is a charming touch.

This detail, though subtle and invisible to most viewers, adds a special layer of appreciation for the builder. It reflects the trial and error that even a master like van Gogh experienced, and creates an exclusive experience for the LEGO builder, who can choose whether to share this secret with others.

Building the full-bloom sunflowers can be somewhat repetitive, but it's a necessary part of achieving the realistic look. Van Gogh didn't cut corners, and neither should you. Take breaks and enjoy the process, as this isn't a set to rush through.

I particularly enjoyed constructing the wilting and profile-view flowers. Initially, they seemed abstract, but stepping back revealed their role in the overall composition, showing stems and leaves in context.

The most common question I receive from other adults is, "Where do you put a LEGO set after you build it?" With this set, the answer is clear: on my dining room wall. This is the perfect way to approach this set; you know exactly where it will go, and you can look forward to enjoying it long after completion. A week after finishing it, I still find new details to appreciate. This is the first great LEGO set of 2025, and it comes highly recommended.

LEGO Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers, Set #31215, retails for $199.99 and contains 2615 pieces. It is available exclusively at the LEGO Store.

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