Vincent van Gogh was deeply influenced by an admiration for Japanese art; flowering trees were also special ? to van Gogh they represented awakening and hope. He created Almond Blossomÿto celebrate the birth of his nephew and namesake, son of his brother Theo. Celebrate joy in any weather with a van Gogh Almond Blossom RainCaper. Wear the Bark side out as a chic neutral; reverse to van Gogh Almond Blossom print to brighten your day. Carefully adapted from the original oil painting, it is a must-have for museum patrons, day trippers and world travelers.