Name: Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette - Vincent Van Gogh by Accessible Art
Brand: Art Heroes
SKU: GB1784581M13S60x80
Price: 150 EUR
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About "Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette - Vincent Van Gogh"

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Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette" is a striking and unusual early work by Vincent van Gogh, painted in the winter of 1885–86 while he was studying at the art academy in Antwerp. The painting is both a technical exercise and a piece of dark, satirical humor.
The work features a human skeleton from the chest up, set against a stark, black background. Clamped defiantly between its teeth is a lit cigarette. At the academy, drawing skeletons was a standard, repetitive exercise to master human anatomy. Van Gogh, likely bored with the rigid academic routine, added the cigarette as a rebellious and macabre joke, transforming a dull study into a memorable and witty commentary.
Beyond its satirical intent, the painting functions as a powerful memento mori or vanitas, a traditional artistic theme that serves as a reminder of the certainty of death and the futility of earthly pleasures. Van Gogh’s rapid, expressive brushwork and his dramatic use of light to model the bones against the dark void foreshadow the powerful style that would later define his masterpieces.

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Accessible Art is an online shop that is dedicated to making art accessible to everyone without compromising on quality. We offer affordable and high-quality art pieces that have been digitally restored, upscaled, and improved. You can find our curated selection of art on various platforms, including Artheroes.com... Read more…

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What are the delivery times?

Delivery time per shipping country
Netherlands		+ 1 business day
Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany		+ 2 business days
Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Poland		+ 3 business days
Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden		+ 4 business days
Denmark		+ 5 business days
Finland		+ 6 business days

How will the package be sent?

We work with several carriers, mainly UPS and DHL (Depending on the country where it is delivered, this may vary). Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.

Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.

Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.

I want to express my order. Is this possible?

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