Still Life: Bottle, Lemons and Oranges
1888 Kröller-Müller Museum
About this artwork
This still life features a green bottle and a woven basket overflowing with citrus fruits, likely lemons and oranges, arranged on a textured, patterned surface. The composition showcases Van Gogh's characteristic use of impasto and vibrant color.
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Vincent van Gogh's still lifes often transcended mere representation, becoming a canvas for his expressive brushwork and intense use of color. Painted during his prolific period in Arles, this work captures the warmth and light of the south of France, even in everyday objects. Van Gogh saw profound meaning in such simple arrangements, using them to experiment with color theory and emotional depth.
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Still Life: Bottle, Lemons and Oranges
Vincent van Gogh, 1888
