Still Life Apples by Van Gogh
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Still Life Apples by Van Gogh
Still Life with Apples by Vincent van Gogh is a Paris still life from autumn–winter 1887–88. Apples are arranged across a horizontal surface in a compact composition that allowed Van Gogh to explore rounded forms, changing colour, highlights and shadow without the distractions of a complex setting. Catalogued as F 254 / JH 1342, the historic oil-on-canvas painting measures approximately 46 × 61.5 cm and belongs to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Alpha Art Gallery offers reproductions as canvas prints, fine art prints, framed prints and 100% hand-painted oil paintings.
Important Tag Cleanup
The old metadata included people, couples, landscapes, mountains, trees and night-sky subjects. None of those describe this artwork.
Still Life with Apples should be classified primarily as fruit and still-life art. Accurate tagging helps separate it from Van Gogh’s landscapes and figure paintings.
Van Gogh’s Paris Still Lifes
Van Gogh’s move to Paris in 1886 exposed him to a radically different artistic environment. His palette became brighter, and he experimented with newer approaches to colour and visible brushwork.
Still lifes provided an efficient way to test those ideas. Apples, lemons, grapes, flowers and everyday objects could be arranged in the studio and studied repeatedly.
Why Apples Work as a Painting Subject
Although visually simple, apples offer numerous painting problems: each fruit has volume, an irregular contour, reflected light and colour transitions across its surface.
Placing several apples together also creates overlaps and cast shadows that help establish depth. The subject therefore functions as both decorative still life and technical painting exercise.
Horizontal Composition
The original is wider than it is tall. The apples spread across the composition, making the artwork naturally suited to wall spaces above consoles, kitchen furniture, desks and smaller dining-room surfaces.
For a contemporary interior, a larger canvas emphasizes the overall rhythm of the fruit; a fine art print allows the work to retain a more intimate still-life character.
Historical Artwork Details
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh |
|---|---|
| Title | Still Life with Apples |
| Catalogue references | F 254 / JH 1342 |
| Date | Autumn–winter 1887–88 |
| Created at | Paris, France |
| Original medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Approximately 46 × 61.5 cm |
| Genre | Fruit still life |
| Current collection | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam |
| Museum object number | s0131V1962 |
Alpha Art Gallery sells reproductions rather than the historical Van Gogh Museum original.
Choose Your Still Life with Apples Reproduction
| Format | Presentation | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas Print | Substantial still-life wall presentation | Kitchens, dining rooms and living areas |
| Fine Art Print | Detailed traditional interpretation | Collectors |
| Framed Print | Finished classic presentation | Gallery walls and offices |
| Hand-Painted Oil Reproduction | Real paint and individually recreated fruit | Buyers wanting handmade character |
Choose from Alpha Art Gallery’s canvas prints, framed prints or hand-painted oil paintings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Van Gogh paint Still Life with Apples?
The work is dated to autumn–winter 1887–88 during his Paris period.
Where is the original?
The historical painting belongs to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
How large is it?
Approximately 46 × 61.5 cm.
What is the catalogue number?
F 254 / JH 1342.
Is this a landscape?
No. It is a fruit still life.
Are there people in the painting?
No. The old people and couple tags should be removed.
Can I order a hand-painted oil reproduction?
Yes.
Is free worldwide shipping included?
Yes. Alpha Art Gallery provides free worldwide shipping.
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