Where can I see Still Life?

Still Life is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Still Life?

Still Life is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of Still Life?

Museum-quality prints of Still Life are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Still Life

J. de Clercq , 1860

Still Life is an oil painting by the Realist artist J. de Clercq. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The muted palette and careful rendering of textures underscore a contemplative mood, inviting viewers to reflect on the fleeting nature of everyday comfort.

The work depicts an unembellished arrangement of domestic objects that symbolizes the transience of material abundance and domestic stability in 19th‑century Dutch interiors. The muted palette and careful rendering of textures underscore a contemplative mood, inviting viewers to reflect on the fleeting nature of everyday comfort. Its subject matter aligns with the broader still‑life tradition that emphasizes quiet observation rather than narrative drama.

Technique & Style

Executed in 1860, this still life is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 48.5 cm in height and 57 cm in width. Created by J. de Clercq, the piece is classified within the genre of still life painting.

The composition utilizes oil paint as its primary medium, applied to a fabric support to achieve the finished image.

History & Provenance

The still life was painted by J. de Clercq in 1860, created as an oil on canvas work measuring 48.5 cm by 57 cm. It entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum and remains part of the Royal Dutch Antiquarian Society's holdings, where it is cataloged as a painting in the still life genre.

Still Life is an oil painting held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Royal Dutch Antiquarian Society. It was created in 1860 and measures 48.5 cm in height by 57 cm in width. The work has been exhibited in the museum’s galleries as part of its permanent display of 19th‑century paintings. It is catalogued under the accession number SK-A-2531.

Overview

Still Life is an oil painting created by J. de Clercq in 1860, currently held at the Rijksmuseum.