“Still Life with Three Books” is an artwork by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1887 in Paris, France. The medium used for this painting is oil on panel, and it belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement. The genre of this piece is still life, and it is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts three books positioned atop one another on what appears to be a wooden surface. The color palette is dominated by warm, earthy tones with a subtle interplay of light and shadow, which enhances the textural quality of the objects. The books are rendered with meticulous detail, each featuring distinct covers that suggest frequent use and age. The simplicity of the composition highlights van Gogh’s ability to elevate ordinary objects into subjects of contemplation and visual interest, capturing the transient beauty and character of everyday items.
