Still Life, Basket of Apples
1887 Saint Louis Art Museum
About this artwork
This still life by Vincent van Gogh depicts a woven basket overflowing with approximately ten or eleven fruits, likely quinces or apples, set against a vibrant yellow background. It showcases the artist's characteristic impasto technique and bold brushstrokes.
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Painted during Van Gogh's time in Paris (1886-1888), this still life exemplifies his shift towards a brighter palette and more expressive brushwork, influenced by Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism. He often painted still lifes during this period to experiment with color theory and light, developing the vibrant style that would define his later, more famous works. The thick application of paint, known as impasto, gives the fruit a tangible, almost sculptural quality.
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Still Life, Basket of Apples
Vincent van Gogh, 1887
