Dutch painter Van Gogh inspires FREYWILLE’s new enamel jewellery
Austrian brand’s collection of bangles, necklaces and earrings features details from two famous paintings, ‘The Starry Night’ and ‘Almond Blossom’
FREYWILLE, an enamel jewellery and accessory brand based in Vienna, Austria, has unveiled a new “Hommage à” collection inspired by the work of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh – one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art.
The Hommage à Van Gogh – just like earlier collections based on the work of artists such as Claude Monet and Gustav Klimt – contains a range of jewellery, including bangles, necklaces and earrings, inspired by two of his paintings.
The Post-Impressionist painter, who took up painting only at the age of 27, died in France in 1890.
During the last two years of his life he focused mainly on oil paintings, including The Starry Night and Almond Blossom, both of which have been praised for his expressive and vibrant brushwork.
The Starry Night depicts a nocturne view from his bedroom window – a sight he painted on 21 different occasions – each time differing in weather and time condition.
Almond Blossom was inspired by Van Gogh’s fascination with flowering trees, and is part of a collection of paintings he created in France between 1888 and 1890.
Van Gogh’s original paintings have been interpreted by FREYWILLE’s artistic team and transferred onto fire enamel jewellery.