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Still Life with BloatersVincent van Gogh, 1886 | Hand-painted oil reproduction or archival canvas print

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Van Gogh’s Still Life with Bloaters (1886), hand-painted in oil, smoked herrings on a plate with garlic. Available as a hand-painted oil or a fine-art print, made to order.

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  • Hand-painted oils are photographed for your approval before dispatch.
  • Original aspect ratio preserved; never cropped or stretched.
SKU: VGW-VG605

About the original

Original work
Still Life with Bloaters, 1886
Original dimensions
42 x 21 cm
Collection
Staechelin Foundation (source record)
Image rights
Public domain
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Description

Van Gogh’s Still Life with Bloaters, hand-painted in oil

Painted in Paris in 1886, this small, direct still life lays a pair of bloaters, smoked herrings, on a plate with a few cloves of garlic against a plain ground. The humble kipper was a traditional painter’s subject and a wry emblem of the poor artist’s meal; Van Gogh used it to study the silvery sheen of the fish in quick, deft strokes, turning a cheap supper into something honest and alive.

Our version is a hand-painted oil reproduction, brushed onto canvas by a senior studio artist so the silvery fish and deft strokes keep the character of the original.

Where a still life belongs

Plain and characterful, it suits a kitchen, a dining room or a study, and pairs well with wood and warm light.

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.
Paint texture and brushwork detail

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

What are bloaters?

Bloaters are smoked herrings, a traditional painter's subject and a wry emblem of the poor artist's meal.

When was this painted?

In Paris in 1886, when Van Gogh painted many small still lifes to study colour and handling.

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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