Vincent van Gogh storybook watercolor design

Vincent van Gogh on a natural tee mockup

History & Science

Vincent van Gogh T-shirt

Name: Vincent van Gogh T-shirt
Brand: Honeyman Tees

A funny, cute Vincent van Gogh gift for an art teacher, art history student or anyone who loves art history. The Vincent van Gogh T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the History & Science collection. The design shows Vincent van Gogh with a ginger beard, a straw hat and a blue painter's jacket, holding a paintbrush and a wooden palette, saying “Theo, send more paint money, please.” Available on Etsy.

“Theo, send more paint money, please.”

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About this design

A ginger beard, a straw hat and a palette full of paint.

The story behind it

Vincent van Gogh's younger brother Theo, an art dealer in Paris, supported him with money and paint supplies for years. Hundreds of Vincent's letters to Theo survive, and plenty of them mention paint.

Proposed colors: Natural

Mockups show the print at true scale on a size M tee. Colors are proposed, not final.

Where to buy

Available on Etsy: see this tee on Etsy (opens in a new tab). See all our shops or follow on Instagram (opens in a new tab) for new drops.

Questions about the Vincent van Gogh shirt

Who is the Vincent van Gogh shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for art teachers, art history students and anyone who loves art history. The kawaii-style chibi art is storybook watercolor, so the shirt works as a thoughtful gift for any occasion.

What is the joke on the Vincent van Gogh shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “Theo, send more paint money, please.” Vincent van Gogh's younger brother Theo, an art dealer in Paris, supported him with money and paint supplies for years. Hundreds of Vincent's letters to Theo survive, and plenty of them mention paint.

Is the shirt printed to order, and how does shipping work?

Yes, every shirt is printed to order, so production takes 3-10 days before it ships. Shipping is free to US addresses.