Gauguin?s chair, 1888
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
Oil on Canvas, 90.5 x 72.5 cm
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
(Vincent van Gogh Stichting)
F 499

Standing on a colorful carpet is a chair of dark brown wood, with curved backrests and an upholstered seat, upon which books lie. It is evening or nighttime, the space is illuminated by gaslight. With great sureness of touch, Van Gogh painted the blue shadows and reflections thrown by the lamplight onto the shining wood of the chair. This painting of his friend?s chair was made in November 1888, when Gauguin was staying with Van Gogh in the so-called Yellow House.