The artwork, titled “Still Life of Paintbrushes in a Flowerpot,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1884 in Nunen (Nuenen), Netherlands. The piece is rendered in oil on canvas and belongs to the Realism art movement. Measuring 31.5 by 41.5 centimeters, it falls under the genre of still life paintings and is currently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, Van Gogh presents a modest yet compelling scene featuring a collection of everyday objects. Central to the composition is a flowerpot filled with paintbrushes, surrounded by additional vessels and tools. The color palette is predominantly dark, with muted shades of brown and green, reflecting the somber atmosphere typical of his early work. The use of light and shadow adds depth, highlighting the textures and forms of the objects. The impasto technique—characteristic of Van Gogh’s style—can be observed in the thick application of paint, adding a tactile quality to the representation. This still life embodies a quiet, introspective moment, capturing the simplicity and beauty of ordinary objects.
