Van Gogh Sunflowers Print

Last updated: 13 October 2026

The 1888 painting behind the print

Van Gogh painted seven versions of Sunflowers between 1888 and 1889. Four came first, in August 1888, painted to decorate his house in Arles before his friend Paul Gauguin arrived to stay. The National Gallery's canvas is one of those first four.

He worked fast because the flowers were wilting, and the vase holds every stage of a sunflower's life: buds, full heads and seed heads going over. Van Gogh once declared "the sunflower is mine", and soon after his death he became known as the painter of sunflowers.

The other public versions are in Amsterdam, Munich, Philadelphia and Tokyo. The original measures 92.1 x 73cm (36.3 x 28.7in), so the Large canvas print at 80 x 64cm comes within a hand's width of the real thing.

Sunflowers print sizes and prices

Every size comes on fine art paper or stretched canvas, unframed or framed. The shop lists sizes as height by width. The picture column is the printed image, so on paper the sheet is a little bigger than the picture, which leaves a white border.

Paper, canvas and frames

The prints are made by King & McGaw, the printmaker the National Gallery has worked with for over 40 years. Paper prints go on 300gsm Purcell Ultrasmooth matte fine art paper, printed in Sussex with vegan inks.

Framed paper prints come in five hardwood frames at the same price per size: Hand Stain Black, Hand Stain White, Hand Stain Dark Grey, Natural Oak and Narrow Brushed Gold. Each has an acid-free mount and acrylic glazing that blocks 90% of UV light, which the shop says is clearer and safer than glass and helps stop the print fading.

Canvas prints come stretched and ready to hang, or in a Black, White, Grey or Ash frame for the framed price.

Which size to choose

The Small art paper sheet, 40 x 30cm (15.5 x 12in), is about the size of a sheet of A3. The Medium, 60 x 45cm (23.5 x 17.5in), is a little bigger than A2, and the Large, 80 x 60cm (31.5 x 23.5in), is close to A1. Framing adds about 3cm each way. The Large canvas is 80cm along its long side, roughly the width of a standard internal door.

The tall shape suits a narrow wall, the space beside a door or a stairwell. The yellow ground is strong, so a Natural Oak or white frame keeps it light, and Hand Stain Black gives it a stronger outline.

If you would rather buy unframed and frame it yourself, the Small and Medium sheets cost £60 and £90 less than the framed versions. Our page on the Moebe frame covers one simple option.

Delivery times and the no-returns rule

The gallery's print partner makes each print to order and posts it separately from anything else in your basket. UK delivery costs £8 for an unframed print, which arrives within 5 to 7 working days, and £12 for a framed print or a canvas, which takes 10 to 15 working days. Custom prints are not part of the shop's free delivery over £50.

Because they are made to order, custom prints cannot be returned for a refund. Measure the wall and check the size in the table before you order. If it is a Christmas present, a framed print or canvas ordered after Thursday 3 December may not arrive by Christmas Eve. An unframed print takes up to 7 working days, so for that the last safe day is about Tuesday 15 December.

International delivery is £14 unframed and £30 framed, within 21 working days. Shipping to the US has been suspended since 8 September 2025.

Seeing Sunflowers at the National Gallery

When I checked in October 2026, the National Gallery listed Sunflowers as not on display. If you are planning a trip to see it, check the National Gallery's page for the painting the day before you go. Admission to the main collection is free. Its inventory number is NG3863.

Choose a size and frame at the National Gallery Shop

FAQs

How much is the Sunflowers print?

£25 for a Small unframed print on fine art paper, up to £55 unframed in Large. Framed paper prints cost £85 to £185, and canvas runs from £45 unframed to £195 framed. I checked these prices on 13 October 2026.

Can I return a National Gallery custom print?

No. The shop makes custom prints to order, so it does not take them back for a refund. Check the size before you buy.

How long does a National Gallery print take to arrive?

Unframed prints arrive within 5 to 7 working days in the UK, for £8. Framed prints and canvases take 10 to 15 working days, for £12.

How many versions of Sunflowers did Van Gogh paint?

Seven, between August 1888 and January 1889. Five are on public display, in London, Amsterdam, Munich, Philadelphia and Tokyo. One is in a private collection and one was destroyed during the Second World War.

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