Pair of Shoes, A
1887 Baltimore Museum of Art
About this artwork
This still life depicts a pair of well-worn shoes, rendered with thick, expressive brushstrokes. One shoe lies on its side, while the other stands upright, against a dark, painterly background.
Did you know?
Vincent van Gogh painted several still lifes featuring shoes, each imbued with deep personal and symbolic meaning. These works often reflected the harsh realities of peasant life or his own struggles, transforming humble objects into profound statements about human existence and labor.
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Pair of Shoes, A
Vincent van Gogh, 1887
