Vincent Van Gogh - Skull of a skeleton with burning cigarette skateboard edition

Limited Edition of 250

Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette,
Vincent VAN GOGH

No doubt one of Van Gogh’s most macabre works, Skull of a skeleton with a burning cigarette is probably the most distinguished of his paintings from the Antwerp period.

It’s likely that the work was painted from a skeleton in an anatomy class while Vincent Van Gogh was studying art. A sketch, Hanging Skeleton and Cat, from the same period would appear to confirm this. The work–a stark momento mori–was produced in a time when Van Gogh’s health was poor (due to stomach ailments and rotting teeth) and may reflect Vincent’s own concerns about his state of well-being. Some interpret the work as being a statement of defiance against Vincent’s faltering health.

This disturbing painting Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette may have been influenced by the similar macabre works produced by the Belgian artist Félicien Rops. It’s known that Vincent owned a copy of Rops’ Uilenspiegel, a satirical arts journal and the work of Rops (shown at right), The Husbands’ Train: The Death of the Sinner, suggests a clear influence on Vincent’s own two skull and skeleton works cited here.

Van Gogh may also have been influenced by one of his own countrymen, the 17th-century Dutch artist, Hercules Segers, who also produced a disturbing work of a skull. It remains uncertain whether Van Gogh was aware of Segers’ works, but he did, of course, have a thorough knowledge of Dutch painters throughout the 17th to 19th centuries.

We are excited to collaborate with the Van Gogh Museum to produce this iconic artwork of Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette on a skateboard deck to put on your wall.

No doubt one of Van Gogh’s most macabre works, Skull of a skeleton with a burning cigarette is probably the most distinguished of his paintings from the Antwerp period.

It’s likely that the work was painted from a skeleton in an anatomy class while Vincent Van Gogh was studying art. A sketch, Hanging Skeleton and Cat, from the same period would appear to confirm this. The work–a stark momento mori–was produced in a time when Van Gogh’s health was poor (due to stomach ailments and rotting teeth) and may reflect Vincent’s own concerns about his state of well-being. Some interpret the work as being a statement of defiance against Vincent’s faltering health.

This disturbing painting Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette may have been influenced by the similar macabre works produced by the Belgian artist Félicien Rops. It’s known that Vincent owned a copy of Rops’ Uilenspiegel, a satirical arts journal and the work of Rops (shown at right), The Husbands’ Train: The Death of the Sinner, suggests a clear influence on Vincent’s own two skull and skeleton works cited here.

Van Gogh may also have been influenced by one of his own countrymen, the 17th-century Dutch artist, Hercules Segers, who also produced a disturbing work of a skull. It remains uncertain whether Van Gogh was aware of Segers’ works, but he did, of course, have a thorough knowledge of Dutch painters throughout the 17th to 19th centuries.

We are excited to collaborate with the Van Gogh Museum to produce this iconic artwork of Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette on a skateboard deck to put on your wall.

Van Gogh Museum
Limited Edition of 250
Produced and numbered by THE SKATEROOM in 2019
Hand Signed Certificate of Authenticity by the Van Gogh Museum
® Van Gogh Museum, © VGME B.V.

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Single skateboard deck measures approx. 31x8in (80x20cm)

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Made of 7 ply Grade A Canadian Maple wood
Top-print includes printed signature by the artist
1 wall mount included per deck

Each skate deck measures approximately 31X8IN (80X20CM)

Supported Social Project

Skateboarding for kids with special needs

Project by Special Olympics South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa

Skateistan in Johannesburg

Buying guide

“Printed Signature on the deck” refers to the printed signature of the artist included on the top-print. Most decks feature this printed signature, though some specified editions can also feature a hand signed artist signature.

We make a commitment to the social projects we fund: at least 10% of our revenue goes directly to them. Working with our partners, we help empower at-risk youth, build new skateparks and develop education facilities & resource programs. Since 2014, we have generated over $1,500,000 to support social projects around the world.

In 2019, we became a Certified B Corporation. THE SKATEROOM is also CO2 neutral, chooses to source its skateboard wood from certified sustainable forests, and uses water-based ink for its prints.

These editions of artwork are intended for decorative purposes. While you could definitely skate on them if you wanted to, we provide you with one wall mount per deck to hang them on your wall, just like a painting.

We provide you with everything you need to hang your boards up. With your edition purchase you will receive the EasyFix wall mounts. It’s really easy to set up and you can find all the instructions right here. You can always upgrade to the premium SnapDisplay wall mounts.

Our team is also always ready to help if you have any additional questions.

Direct exposure to sunlight might result in discoloration and damage to your editions. To avoid this, we strongly suggest hanging your art-decks away from direct natural light.

You have up to 14 days after receiving your order to request a return. The 14-day return policy is applicable on all products except limited hand-signed editions. We will provide you with a return label to send us back the purchased edition in the same condition as when received, with the original packaging and documentation.

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We do ship our artwork using UPS EXPRESS for fast delivery. Shipping estimates will be provided in the checkout process, once you enter your delivery address. Typically we process and ship your order within 48 hours (except for editions in pre-orders). You will get a tracking number to follow your shipment. It usually takes 2-5 additional business days to arrive with UPS express, depending on your location.

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Thanks to Van Gogh Museum for making this collaboration possible.

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