Artwork

Still Life (F.1972.44.P)

Still Life (F.1972.44.P), by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1884
Still Life (F.1972.44.P), by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1884

Still Life (F.1972.44.P) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Vincent van Gogh. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum. Still Life (F.

About this work

Overview

Still Life (F.1972.44.P) is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1884. It is a still life composition held at the Norton Simon Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a casual arrangement of everyday objects on a table, including a green jar with a blue design, a dark bottle, a light-colored bowl, and a jug. The objects are rendered in muted shades of green, yellow, and brown against a dark green background.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by visible brushstrokes and a textured surface, particularly evident on the jar and jug. Van Gogh's use of color and texture creates a rough, expressive effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Vincent van Gogh

Artist

Vincent van Gogh

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.

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