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Vincent van Gogh
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Still Life with Bible
Vincent van Gogh
1885 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A somber and powerful early still life by Vincent van Gogh, contrasting traditional faith with modern literature through masterful chiaroscuro.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Aged gold, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in October 1885, this profound still life reflects Vincent van Gogh's personal transitions. The large, heavy Bible belonged to his father, a minister who had recently passed away, while the small modern novel—Zola's 'La Joie de vivre'—represents a new, secular direction. The work is rendered with the artist's early earthy palette and bold, tactile brushwork that anticipates his later expressive style.
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