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

Author : Victoria

Apr 26,2025

The first thing to know about the LEGO Art Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers set is its impressive size. At 21 inches high and 16 inches wide, it's roughly 60% the size of the original painting, making it a substantial piece that can be a bit unwieldy to handle. This LEGO rendition is not just a playful nod to one of the world's most celebrated artworks; it's designed to be hung in your home as a genuine piece of art. This set marks another step in LEGO's journey from being perceived as a mere adult curiosity to a respected adult hobby.

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

0$199.99 at LEGO StoreThe size and scope of this set make it a serious undertaking. It's a tribute to one of the most iconic artworks globally, and it's meant to be displayed in your living space as art, highlighting LEGO's evolution from a novelty to a cherished hobby for adults.

LEGO Art Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers

93 ImagesVincent van Gogh painted his renowned Sunflowers series while living in Arles, France, during a prolific period of his artistic life. He had a deep emotional connection with sunflowers, associating them with gratitude. In a letter to a friend, van Gogh wrote:

"If [Georges] Jeannin has the peony, [Ernest] Quost the hollyhock, I indeed, before others, have taken the sunflower."

In August 1888, van Gogh created four versions of sunflowers in a vase, and revisited this motif in January 1889, painting a repetition of the third version and two different repetitions of the fourth version.

Among these seven paintings, the fourth version and its two repetitions are the most recognized. The original fourth version (F454) is showcased at the National Gallery in London, England. One repetition (F457) is on display at the Sompo Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan, while the other (F458), perhaps the most iconic due to its vibrant color composition, is housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Founded in 1973, the Van Gogh Museum collaborated with LEGO to produce the LEGO Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers set, inspired by the F458 repetition. This LEGO set is a three-dimensional relief that employs abstract pieces to replicate van Gogh's distinctive thick brushstrokes.

When you open the box, you'll find 34 numbered bags along with a printed instruction booklet featuring a QR code. Scanning this code leads to a podcast that explores van Gogh's life and the inspirations behind his work.

The build process has practical real-world applications. You start by assembling the painting's frame, which can be leaned against the wall while you work on the canvas. The canvas, complete with the painted image, is then built and finally mounted into the frame and secured with pins. This process mimics the real-life staging and presentation of art, adding a sense of value and importance to the finished piece.

An intriguing Easter egg is hidden within the canvas' construction. Art historians discovered that van Gogh extended the canvas height with a wooden strip during the painting process to give the sunflowers more space. LEGO cleverly replicated this detail by having you build the canvas and then attach a separate strip at the top with pins. The use of brown bricks to mimic wood adds to the authenticity of this charming detail.

This detail, though seemingly minor and invisible to the casual observer, adds a layer of depth and exclusivity for the LEGO builder. It reflects the trial and error that even a master like van Gogh experienced in his work, and it's a secret that only the builder knows, offering a unique personal connection to the piece.

The construction of the fully bloomed sunflowers might feel repetitive, but this is true to van Gogh's meticulous approach. Building these sunflowers is not meant to be rushed; it's an experience to savor, ensuring you get your money's worth.

I particularly enjoyed building the wilting flowers and those seen in profile, which initially seemed abstract but made perfect sense when viewed from a distance. They add a realistic touch to the overall composition.

A common question among adult LEGO enthusiasts is, "Where do you display your completed sets?" For this LEGO Sunflowers set, the answer is clear: it's destined for a spot on your dining room wall. This set is not just a build; it's a piece of art to be enjoyed long after completion. A week after finishing it, I still find joy in discovering new three-dimensional details.

This LEGO Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers set, cataloged as Set #31215, comprises 2615 pieces and retails for $199.99. It's available exclusively at the LEGO Store and is highly recommended as the first standout LEGO set of 2025.