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Oil painting of a human skull facing forward, painted in muted greens, browns, and pinks with black outlines, its eye sockets shadowed in dark red-brown; loose, bold strokes of ochre-yellow surround the head against a pale grey background.
Framed print of Skull hanging on a wall in a furnished room
Framed print of Skull hanging on a wall in a furnished room
Framed print of Skull hanging on a wall in a furnished room

SkullVincent van Gogh, 1887 | Hand-painted oil reproduction or archival canvas print

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Own a hand-painted oil reproduction of Van Gogh’s 1887 ‘Skull’, 41.5 x 31.5 cm, with bold strokes and muted tones.

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Every size preserves the artwork’s original proportions.

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

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SKU: EEW-Q19836087
Collection: Still Life

About the original

Original work
Skull, 1887
Original dimensions
41.5 × 31.5 cm
Collection
Van Gogh Museum (source record)
Image rights
Public domain
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Description

This 1887 oil painting shows a human skull, rendered with bold, visible brushstrokes and a muted palette of browns, yellows, and grays. The skull is placed against a plain, dark background, its contours and cavities modeled with thick, textured paint that catches the light. The work is a stark, almost humorous meditation on mortality, a theme the artist explored with both wit and sincerity.

Our museum-quality reproduction is hand-painted by skilled artists using oil on canvas. Each brushstroke is carefully matched to the original, preserving the painting’s tactile energy and color depth. The canvas is stretched over a sturdy wooden frame, delivering a piece that faithfully echoes the Van Gogh Museum’s 41.5 x 31.5 cm original, without being a print or a copy.

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

What are the exact dimensions of this reproduction?

This reproduction matches the original painting's dimensions of 41.5 x 31.5 cm, stretched on a wooden frame.

What medium is used for the reproduction?

It is a hand-painted oil reproduction on canvas, using quality oil paints to emulate the original's texture and color.

How is the painting delivered and packaged?

It ships rolled in a protective tube or stretched if you choose, with careful padding to prevent damage during transit.

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