Metropolitan Museum of Art, Van Gogh 'Irises' Bouquet Covered Mug with Tea Infuser
Regular price $ 38.00Metropolitan Museum of Art, Van Gogh 'Irises' Bouquet Covered Mug with Tea Infuser in Gift Box, 10.5 oz
Blooms from one of Vincent van Gogh's most beloved bouquets come to life on this elegant tea-infusing covered mug from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Inspired by Irises (1890), one of the jewels of The Met collection, this porcelain mug pairs radiant floral artistry with everyday function — a beautiful way to enjoy your favorite tea. Arrives gift-boxed and ready to delight.
Matching kitchen / tea towel available.
Specifications
- Porcelain
- Includes lid & stainless steel infuser
- Holds 10.5 oz
- 4 1/4'' H
- Mug is dishwasher and microwave safe; hand wash infuser and do not microwave
- Gift boxed
About Van Gogh and His Painting, 'Irises' (1890)
In May of 1890, just before his departure from the asylum in Saint-Rémy, the artist painted four exceptional still lifes, including the exuberant Irises (1890) in The Met collection. Van Gogh sought to achieve a "harmonious and soft" effect by placing the "violet" flowers against a "pink background." Owing to his use of fugitive red pigments, these colors have since faded with time — yet the painting's joyful spirit endures.
