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Hand-painted oil reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette, a skeleton smoking a lit cigarette against a dark ground
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Skull of a Skeleton with Burning CigaretteVincent van Gogh, 1884 | Hand-painted oil reproduction or archival canvas print

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Van Gogh’s Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette, hand-painted in oil, a wry, dark study of a smoking skeleton. Available as a hand-painted oil or a fine-art print, made to order.

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SKU: VGW-VG155
Collection: Dutch Period Kitchen & Dining Art Still Life

About the original

Original work
Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette, 1884
Original dimensions
24.5 x 32 cm
Collection
Van Gogh Museum (source record)
Image rights
Public domain
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Description

Van Gogh’s Skull with Burning Cigarette, hand-painted in oil

Painted in the mid-1880s during his academic student years in Antwerp, this small, darkly funny picture shows a skeleton with a lit cigarette clamped in its teeth. It was probably a wry joke on the dry anatomy lessons Van Gogh was made to draw, and it has become one of his most instantly recognisable and unexpectedly modern images.

Our version is a hand-painted oil reproduction, brushed onto canvas by a senior studio artist so the dark ground, pale bone and glowing cigarette keep the wit of the original.

Where a bold, offbeat piece belongs

Striking and irreverent, it suits a study, a hallway, a bar area or a modern interior, and works best against dark or neutral walls.

Choose a hand-painted oil or a fine-art print

Order it as a hand-painted oil for genuine brushwork and impasto relief, finished by an experienced painter and made to order, or as an archival fine-art print for a smooth, even finish at a lower price. Select your size, orientation and framing above; every piece is prepared to your exact specification and inspected before it ships.

Reproduction specifications

Medium and productionHand-Painted Oil Reproduction: 2 to 4 weeks; Canvas Art Print: 2 to 4 business days
Size choices9 proportion-preserving options, including the museum-held original size
PresentationRolled, Stretched on chassis, Thin frame, Thick frame
CompositionOriginal aspect ratio preserved. The artwork is never cropped or stretched.
SourceDocumented museum open-access image and provenance record.

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The craft

The oil edition of this Van Gogh artwork is painted by hand on canvas. A canvas art print reproduces the image in ink, with the brushmarks visible in the picture rather than raised paint.

  • Oil editions painted individually by studio artists
  • Canvas prints reproduce the image on canvas
  • Individually quality-inspected before it leaves the studio
  • Made to order in your chosen size and presentation

Materials & Care

Materials

The oil reproduction is painted on cotton canvas; the art print is printed on canvas. Rolled canvas arrives without a stretcher. Stretched canvas is mounted on a wooden stretcher frame; thin and thick frames are separate presentation choices.

On request, the studio provides a certificate for your hand-painted reproduction; it certifies the studio's work, not an original by the artist.

Care

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid cleaning products, prolonged direct sunlight and damp conditions.

Sizing

Choose a size and presentation in the options above. Both editions keep the original image proportions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Van Gogh paint this?

In the mid-1880s during his student days at the Antwerp academy, likely as a wry joke on the dry anatomy studies he was required to make.

Why is it so popular?

Its dark humour and bold, almost modern image of a smoking skeleton make it one of Van Gogh's most recognisable and unexpected works.

Which sizes and framing can I choose?

Pick your size and orientation on the product page, then choose rolled canvas, stretched canvas on a wooden frame, a thin frame or a thick frame.

Will I see my hand-painted piece before it ships?

Yes. For hand-painted oil orders we send you a photo of the finished canvas for approval before dispatch, and every piece is quality-checked first.

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