Description
Van Gogh’s Still Life with Smoked Herring, Garlic and Onion, hand-painted in oil
Painted in Paris in 1887, this plain, honest still life lays a smoked herring on a plate with cloves of garlic and an onion against a light ground. The humble kipper was a traditional painter’s subject and a wry emblem of the poor artist’s meal; here Van Gogh sets the silvery fish against the warm garlic and onion in fresh, deft strokes and clear colour, a small, sympathetic study of a simple supper.
Our version is a hand-painted oil reproduction, brushed onto canvas by a senior studio artist so the herring and vegetables 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.





