Originally posted by GUT
View Post
Reading just that one page will also give some insight into Vincent’s way of thinking. Additionally, please note his use of “knocking about.” Writing as the Ripper, he also used this phrasing a few times. If you’re not familiar with this, here’s a quote from a Nov. 8, 1888 Ripper letter: “I am still knocking about Down Whitechapel.”
Vincent was doing a similar thing with his Irises painting. However, he couldn't afford to be too obvious with his use of symbolism and images related to his murders, so he hid them well in the flowers.
Isn’t this fun? I think so.
As Always,
Dale Larner
Comment