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

Still Life (F.1972.44.P)

Vincent van Gogh

1884

oil

canvas

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Still Life (F.1972.44.P) is a 1884 oil by Vincent van Gogh, a Realism work, depicting Bottle, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Vincent van Gogh
When & what style?
1884 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of objects on a table. There's a green jar with a blue design, a dark bottle, and a light-colored bowl. A lighter-colored jug is behind the bottle. The objects are painted in shades of green, yellow, and brown. The background is dark green. The objects seem to be arranged in a casual way, like they were just put down. The painting has a lot of texture, especially on the jar and the jug. The brushstrokes are visible, which gives the painting a rough look. The painting's use of color and texture is interesting. If you want to see more paintings with similar techniques, you could look at the work of Vincent van Gogh.

About the artist

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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