“Still Life with Drawing Board, Pipe, Onions and Sealing-Wax” is an artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1889 during his stay in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This oil on canvas painting is an exemplar of the Post-Impressionist art movement and measures 50 x 64 cm. It belongs to the still life genre and is currently housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a meticulously arranged tableau featuring a drawing board, a smoking pipe, several onions, and a stick of sealing wax. These items are placed on a table, where one can also observe a bottle, a postcard, and a book. A lighted candle stands at the top right, contrasting with the other objects and drawing attention with its luminous presence. The colors are vibrant and enriched with expressive brush strokes, evoking the dynamic and emotive qualities characteristic of van Gogh’s Post-Impressionist style. The composition is thoughtfully balanced, with each item arranged to guide the viewer’s eye through the scene, presenting a harmonious yet lively still life.
