Artwork
Still Life with Plate, Vase and Flowers
Still Life with Plate, Vase and Flowers is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Plate, Vase and Flowers is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, a key figure in the Post-Impressionist movement. Created towards the end of his career, it is one of around 860 oil paintings he produced.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement, featuring a white plate with a blue rim, a blue vase, and flowers and leaves on a table. The composition is characteristic of Van Gogh's still life works, which often explored the emotional potential of everyday objects.
Technique & Style
The work is notable for its textured surface, achieved through thick paint and expressive brushstrokes. The color palette is subdued, with browns and blues dominating the composition, reflecting Van Gogh's Post-Impressionist style, which emphasized emotional expression over naturalistic representation.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the São Paulo Museum of Art. The date given for its creation, 1892, is inconsistent with Van Gogh's death in 1890, suggesting a possible error in the recorded date.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
