Van Gogh Irises Pot Holder and Oven Mitt Set*The Met Store Sale

Artful kitchen accessories inspired by The Met collection.

Vincent van Gogh’s (Dutch, 1853–1890) iconic irises feature on this charming set for the home, including a pot holder and oven mitt. Just before his departure from the Saint-Rémy asylum in May of 1890, the artist created four radiant spring bouquets, including the exuberant Irises in the Museum’s collection of European paintings. Van Gogh sought to achieve a “harmonious and soft” effect by placing the “violet” flowers against a “pink background,” but owing to his use of fugitive red pigments, these colors have since faded.