Apples

Apples, painted in 1887 during Vincent van Gogh’s Paris period, is a vibrant still life that showcases his evolving use of color and brushwork. The composition features a simple yet striking arrangement of apples on a flat surface, their rounded forms rendered with bold, textured strokes and luminous hues of red, green, and gold.

Influenced by Impressionism and Japanese prints, Van Gogh moved away from the dark tones of his earlier Dutch work, embracing a brighter palette and more dynamic approach. In Apples, he transforms an everyday subject into a lively study of light, form, and color harmony—revealing the beauty in the ordinary and the expressive power of paint.