Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette (1886) is among Vincent van Gogh’s most unusual and memorable early works․ Instead of a conventional landscape or floral still life‚ the artist created a delightful and unforgettable portrayal of a skeleton holding a cigarette between its teeth‚ turning a morbid subject matter on its head and imbuing it with dark humor and rebellion․
The painting was executed during Van Gogh’s time at the art academy in Antwerp․ The Van Gogh Museum has stated that it was a juvenile joke; sketching skeletons was part of the curriculum‚ but painting a skeleton in this manner was not part of the art academy’s program․
Available as dark vintage wall art‚ gothic Van Gogh decor‚ memento mori wall art or classic skull artwork‚ it can be a great alternative for buyers seeking a piece more interesting than ordinary museum print art․

Complete Product Information Table
| Field | Product information |
|---|---|
| Product title | Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette by Vincent van Gogh, 1886 |
| Official title | Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette |
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh |
| Date | January–February 1886 |
| Place | Antwerp |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Size | 32.3 × 24.8 cm |
| Museum | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam |
| Object no. | s0083V1962 |
| Product type | Wall art print / canvas print / framed print / poster |
| Style | Dark vintage / memento mori / early Van Gogh |
| Best category | Wall Art → Gothic / Van Gogh Art |
| Best use | Study, office, bedroom, gallery wall, tattoo studio |

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