Still Life with Plaster Statuette, a Rose and Two Novels
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1887 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Still life
- Location
- Kröller-Müller Museum
"Still Life with Plaster Statuette, a Rose and Two Novels" exemplifies van Gogh's mastery of Still life painting within the Post-impressionism movement. Created using vibrant oil paints on canvas, the composition features a plaster statuette, a fresh rose, and two open novels, capturing the intimate beauty of everyday objects. Van Gogh’s expressive brushwork and bold color palette evoke emotion and depth, showcasing his innovative approach that laid the groundwork for modern art. Despite limited recognition during his lifetime, his prolific work, including this piece, cemented his status as a revolutionary artist.
Related artworks
- Still Life with Thistles by Vincent van Gogh
- Still Life with Red Cabbages and Onions by Vincent van Gogh
- Still Life with Drawing Board, Pipe, Onions and Sealing-Wax by Vincent van Gogh
- Still Life with Earthenware, Bottle and Clogs by Vincent van Gogh
- Still Life with Cabbage and Clogs by Vincent van Gogh
- Still Life with Clogs and Pots by Vincent van Gogh
- Untitled by Elaine de Kooning
- Untitled by Elaine de Kooning
- Penitent St. Jerome by Albrecht Altdorfer
- The Flood Gate by Homer Watson