Still Life with Basket of Apples (to Lucien Pissarro) 1887

Vincent van Gogh's "Still Life with Basket of Apples (to Lucien Pissarro)" is a vibrant oil-on-canvas painting from 1887. This still life features a basket of apples in a striking arrangement on a white tablecloth, capturing the artist's signature impasto style and bold color choices. The piece was painted in Arles, France, during a period when van Gogh was exploring the expressive possibilities of color and form in his work. The dedication "à l'ami Lucien Pissarro" reveals its significance as a gift to the son of van Gogh's friend, the Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. This work reflects van Gogh's evolving artistic language, showcasing the artist's fascination with the everyday objects and their potential for artistic expression.