The artwork, “Still Life with Coffee Pot,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This piece, rendered in ink on paper, is categorized under the Post-Impressionism movement and falls within the genre of sketches and studies. The artwork is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a composition of various kitchen items, including a coffee pot, cups, saucers, and other containers. The sketch is executed in a bold, linear style typical of van Gogh’s work, with detailed annotations around the objects. These annotations provide information about the colors and materials of the objects, such as “chrome,” “chrome yellow,” and “émail bleu.” The objects are arranged on a table, creating a sense of balance and harmony. The simplicity and directness of the line work emphasize the still life’s everyday subject matter, imbuing it with a sense of immediacy and charm.
