The artwork titled “Clock, Clog with Cutlery and a Spoon Rack” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. Rendered in chalk on paper, this piece exemplifies the Realism movement and falls under the genre of still life. It is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts three distinct household objects meticulously sketched against a plain background. In the upper left corner, there is a wall clock, detailed with a round face and Roman numerals, exhibiting fine shading to represent the wooden clock frame. Adjacent to the clock on the right side, there is a clog serving as a container for various pieces of cutlery, including knives and forks, effectively demonstrating van Gogh’s attention to texture and functionality in everyday objects. Below these, a spoon rack is illustrated, complete with hanging utensils and structured shelves holding rounded vessels, capturing the intricacy and utility of common kitchenware. The overall composition, rendered in an earthy monochrome palette, underscores the artist’s skill in transforming simple domestic scenes into subjects of profound artistic observation.
