Who painted Sunflowers?

• A. Goya
• B. Van Gogh
• C. Gainsborough
• D. Renoir

Answer: (B)

Recognizing who painted Sunflowers hinges on knowing famous artists and their signature works. Vincent van Gogh created several iconic Sunflowers during his time in Arles, around 1888–1889, as part of his intense exploration of color, light, and emotion. His bold yellow palette, thick, expressive brushstrokes (impasto), and the way he builds texture give these paintings a vibrant, living quality that instantly identifies them as his. The Sunflowers are a hallmark of van Gogh’s late period, reflecting his interest in capturing life force and warmth through color and gesture. The other painters mentioned are known for very different bodies of work and styles—Goya for dark, dramatic themes in Spanish painting, Gainsborough for English portraits, and Renoir for light-filled Impressionist scenes—so their names aren’t associated with this famous sunflower series.