The first thing to know about this build is its substantial size. Measuring 21 inches high and 16 inches wide, it's approximately 60% the size of the original painting, making it large enough to be unwieldy when handling. This LEGO Art set is a tribute to one of the world's most celebrated artworks and is designed to be displayed as art in your living space. This reflects LEGO's ongoing transition from a curiosity for adults to a serious adult hobby.

Out March 1### LEGO Art Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers

0$199.99 at LEGO StoreThis set is crafted with a size and scope that demands to be taken seriously. It's not just a playful homage; it's meant to be hung as art, a distinction that underscores LEGO's evolution into a sophisticated hobby for adults.

LEGO Art Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers

93 ImagesVincent van Gogh painted his renowned series of Sunflowers during his time in Arles, France, a period marked by prolific artistic output. The sunflower held deep emotional significance for van Gogh, symbolizing gratitude. He considered it his personal muse, as he noted in a letter to a friend:

"If [Georges] Jeannin has the peony, [Ernest] Quost the hollyhock, I indeed, before others, have taken the sunflower."

In August 1888, van Gogh completed four versions of sunflowers in a vase, and in January 1889, he revisited this theme, creating a repetition of the third version and two different repetitions of the fourth version.

Among these seven paintings, the fourth version and its two repetitions are the most renowned. The original fourth version (F454) is displayed at the National Gallery in London, England. One repetition (F457) can be seen at the Sompo Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan, while the other repetition (F458) – considered the most iconic due to its vibrant color composition – is showcased at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Established in 1973, the Van Gogh Museum collaborated with LEGO to launch the LEGO Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers set, paying homage to the F458 repetition. The set is designed as a three-dimensional relief, using abstract pieces to mimic van Gogh's distinctive thick brushstrokes.

Upon opening the box, you'll find 34 numbered bags and a printed instruction booklet with a QR code. Scanning this code directs you to a podcast that delves into van Gogh's life and the inspirations behind his work.

I appreciated the build's practical approach to real-world assembly. First, you construct the painting's frame, which can be leaned against a wall temporarily. Then, you build the canvas with the painting on top.

You complete the build by mounting the canvas into the frame and securing it with pins. This process adds a personal touch, mimicking the real-life staging and presentation, enhancing the set's perceived value and importance.

There's a delightful Easter egg hidden in the canvas's construction. Art experts discovered that van Gogh extended the canvas's height with a wooden strip during the painting of F458 to give the sunflowers more room. LEGO cleverly replicates this detail by having you build the canvas first and then add a separate strip at the top with pins. This detail, highlighted in red in the photo below, uses brown bricks to simulate wood.

This seemingly trivial detail adds a layer of authenticity and exclusivity to the build. It's a detail only the builder would know, fostering a sense of personal connection to the creative process and the opportunity to share this hidden gem with others.

Building the full-bloom sunflowers can be somewhat repetitive, reflecting the meticulous nature of van Gogh's work. It's a process to savor rather than rush through. Take breaks as needed; this is not a set meant for speed building.

I particularly enjoyed constructing the wilting and profile flowers. Initially, they appeared abstract and random, but stepping back reveals their true form, adding to the overall effect of the piece.

The most common question I receive from other adults is, "After you build a LEGO set, where do you put it?" For this set, the answer is clear: on my dining room wall. It's a perfect example of a set that you know exactly where to display upon completion. It's been a week since I finished it, and I still find new details to appreciate. This is the first outstanding LEGO set of 2025 and comes highly recommended.

LEGO Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers, Set #31215, retails for $199.99 and comprises 2615 pieces. It is available exclusively at the LEGO Store.

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