Head of a skeleton with a burning cigarette (1886) by Vincent van Gogh New Zealand a hush of falling snow

a hush of falling snow

Yulara township

Quiet waters

Mark-It-Dots for clusters

neighbourhood

Head of a skeleton with a burning cigarette (1886) by Vincent van Gogh New Zealand a hush of falling snowHead of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette (1886) Vincent van Gogh Dark wit, luminous brush. Van Goghs skulltilted, toothy, and nonchalantly smokingis painted with quick, lively strokes against a near black ground. Part memento mori, part art school prank, its a small work with outsized attitude and irresistible graphic bite. Why it captivates Iconic image a grinning skull with a tiny ember that steals the scene. Painterly punch loose, expressive