Artwork
Carafe and Dish with Citrus Fruit
Carafe and Dish with Citrus Fruit is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
Created in Paris in 1887, this oil painting presents a classic still life composition featuring a carafe and a dish containing citrus fruit.
Created in Paris in 1887, this oil painting presents a classic still life composition featuring a carafe and a dish containing citrus fruit. The work focuses on the depiction of fruit as its primary subject matter, arranged alongside the glass vessel. As a genre piece, the painting explores the formal qualities of everyday objects through the artist's lens, capturing a quiet domestic scene without additional narrative context or allegorical figures.
Technique & Style
Executed in Paris in March 1887, this still life is rendered in oil paint on a canvas support. The work measures 46.5 cm in height and 38.5 cm in width. Visually, the composition focuses on the depiction of citrus fruit arranged with a carafe and dish, characteristic of the genre.
The application of oil medium on canvas allows for the textural qualities typical of the artist's output during this period.
History & Provenance
Carafe and Dish with Citrus Fruit was painted by Vincent van Gogh in March 1887 in Paris, executed in oil paint on canvas. The work is associated with the collections of the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum, indicating its current institutional ownership and stewardship.
No further details regarding commission, intermediate ownership, or transfer history are documented in the available sources.
The painting is part of the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum collections in Amsterdam. It was created in Paris in March 1887 and measures 46.5 cm by 38.5 cm. The work has been displayed in the Van Gogh Museum's permanent collection exhibition.
The piece is catalogued under the inventory numbers of both institutions and has been featured in exhibitions focusing on Van Gogh's still-life periods.
Overview
Carafe and Dish with Citrus Fruit is a still life painting executed in oil by Vincent van Gogh in 1894, characterized by a simple yet vibrant composition.
Context
Created in 1894, this piece reflects Van Gogh's continued exploration of still life during his later period, focusing on the expressive potential of everyday subjects and the emotional depth of color and texture.
Legacy
While not extensively detailed here, the painting's use of impasto and its focus on mundane beauty contribute to broader discussions on Van Gogh's stylistic innovations and the evolution of still-life painting in the late 19th century.
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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.
