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Still Life, Basket of Apples
Vincent van Gogh · 1887-88, Autumn-Winter
- Catalog
- F379
- Date
- 1887-88, Autumn-Winter
- Place painted
- Paris
- Museum
- Saint Louis Art Museum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
From his transformative Parisian period, Still Life, Basket of Apples showcases Van Gogh's burgeoning use of vibrant color and expressive brushwork. This work marks a significant departure from his earlier, somber Dutch palette, as he eagerly absorbed Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist influences. The apples are rendered with dynamic, distinct strokes, their forms almost pulsating with color. The basket and surrounding elements are also treated with a newfound liveliness, demonstrating his exploration of light and complementary hues. This still life is a testament to Van Gogh's rapid artistic evolution in Paris, revealing his enthusiastic experimentation with technique and his growing confidence in applying paint to create vivid, energetic compositions.
Collection: Saint Louis Art Museum. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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