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Still Life with Straw Hat
Still Life with Straw Hat is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
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Researchers note that the exact year is debated, with a range from late November to mid‑December in either 1881 or 1885.
Still Life with Straw Hat is an oil painting by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. It was created around 1885, though some sources suggest a date in late 1881. The work shows a simple still life that Van Gogh painted while living in the town of Nuenen.
Researchers note that the exact year is debated, with a range from late November to mid‑December in either 1881 or 1885. The painting is part of the collection at the Kröller-Müller Museum.
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Overview
Still Life with Straw Hat is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, created during his time in Nuenen. The exact date of its creation is uncertain, with possible ranges including late 1881 or 1885.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement. The composition includes a straw hat and other everyday objects, reflecting Van Gogh's focus on mundane subjects during his time in Nuenen.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the collection at the Kröller-Müller Museum. The uncertainty surrounding its date stems from debates among researchers, with some sources citing late November to mid-December in either 1881 or 1885 as the period of its creation.
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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.
