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Still Life
Vincent van Gogh · 1884, November
- Catalog
- F57
- Date
- 1884, November
- Place painted
- Nuenen
- Museum
- Norton Simon Museum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
This early still life offers another window into Van Gogh's formative years in Nuenen. In Still Life, we see the artist grappling with capturing the forms of humble vessels. While still rooted in the darker palette of his Dutch period, hints of his future expressive power are visible in the simplified, angular contours and the burgeoning influence of Japanese prints in his composition. It's a fascinating piece for understanding his foundational struggles and experiments before his move to Paris and the explosion of color.
Collection: Norton Simon Museum. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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