Skull with Burning Cigarette Vincent van Gogh Art Snowflake Pewter Christmas Ornament

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853 - 1890) Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette, 1885–86, Oil on canvas Unframed: 32 cm × 24.5 cm (13 in × 9.6 in) Early work by Vincent van Gogh. This small painting is part of the permanent collection of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. It was most likely painted in the winter of 1885–86. Before painting live human models, the academic routine would have included studies of skeletons, to develop an understanding of human anatomy. These are classes he would later say were boring and taught him nothing. However we know today that this is a masterpiece and is significant to this day for lovers of goth and the macabre or considering the harms of smoking makes an unintentional statement. Check out my store for other ornament styles and more!