Still life with a basket of apples and two pumpkins (1885; Nunen / Nuenen, Netherlands) by Vincent van Gogh

Still life with a basket of apples and two pumpkins - Vincent van Gogh - 1885; Nunen / Nuenen, Netherlands

Artwork Information

TitleStill life with a basket of apples and two pumpkins
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1885; Nunen / Nuenen, Netherlands
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementRealism
Current LocationKröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands

About Still life with a basket of apples and two pumpkins

The artwork, titled “Still Life with a Basket of Apples and Two Pumpkins,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls within the still life genre. It is currently housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.

The artwork features an assortment of apples and pumpkins arranged in a basket, set against a dark background. The composition showcases van Gogh’s adeptness in capturing the textures and forms of the fruits and vegetables. The contrast between the subject and the subdued backdrop highlights the natural luminosity and rich colors of the produce, reflecting the artist’s capability in achieving a dramatic yet serene portrayal within the still life tradition.

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