Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Plaster Statuette, a Rose and Two Novels
Vincent van Gogh
A vibrant 1887 still life by Vincent van Gogh, featuring a plaster statuette and two classic novels rendered in his iconic, thick brushwork.
Piles of French Novels
Vincent van Gogh
1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A vibrant and textured Post-Impressionist still life of stacked French novels by Vincent van Gogh.
$239
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Olive green, Soft gray, Soft sage
About the piece
Created in 1887 during his formative Paris period, Vincent van Gogh's 'Piles of French Novels' is a celebration of modern literature and bold color. The painting features his characteristic rhythmic brushwork and a luminous ochre palette, reflecting the artist's personal passion for the literature of his time and his evolving technical brilliance.
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