“Still Life – French Novels and Rose,” crafted by Vincent van Gogh around 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, is an oil painting on canvas. This work belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and resides in a private collection. The artwork, which measures 73 by 93 centimeters, falls under the still life genre.
The artwork portrays a scatter of French novels, each distinct in its orientation and display, accompanied by a single rose in a transparent glass. Van Gogh’s emotive brushwork and vibrant, warm palette colors reflect the essence of Post-Impressionism, emphasizing his unique approach to texture and light. The background features a rich, tapestry-like pattern, indicating an intimate indoor setting. The juxtaposition of the books and the solitary rose evokes a narrative of literary enchantment interwoven with delicate beauty, inviting the viewer to contemplate the silence and the stories contained within.
