Hand with a Pot, the Knob of a Chair and a Hunk of Bread (1885; Nunen / Nuenen, Netherlands) by Vincent van Gogh

Hand with a Pot, the Knob of a Chair and a Hunk of Bread - Vincent van Gogh - 1885; Nunen / Nuenen, Netherlands

Artwork Information

TitleHand with a Pot, the Knob of a Chair and a Hunk of Bread
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1885; Nunen / Nuenen, Netherlands
Mediumpencil,paper
Art MovementRealism
Current LocationVan Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Hand with a Pot, the Knob of a Chair and a Hunk of Bread

The artwork titled “Hand with a Pot, the Knob of a Chair and a Hunk of Bread,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885, originates from Nuenen, Netherlands. This piece, categorized under the Realism art movement, is a pencil drawing on paper and serves as a sketch and study. Currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the artwork exemplifies the artist’s meticulous attention to detail and form.

The artwork itself depicts a detailed study of a hand grasping an object, complemented by sketches of a pot, a chair knob, and a piece of bread. Van Gogh’s skilled use of pencil brings depth and texture to these simple, everyday objects, highlighting the intricacies of their forms. The hand, rendered with considerable detail, demonstrates the artist’s focus on anatomy and movement, while the additional elements provide a broader context and showcase his observational skills.

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