*** About the 'Still Life with a Basket of Apples': Created during the later years of Van Gogh’s life, this painting reflects the artist's continued exploration into the expressive potentials of color and form, characteristic of his post-Impressionist style. It was painted in 1887, a period marked by Van Gogh's experiments with light, shadow, and texture. Influenced by Japanese art, which he greatly admired, Van Gogh's choice to depict simple, everyday objects highlights his desire to convey deeper emotional and spiritual truths through the mundane. The work is infused with a sense of personal moment and introspection, reflective of the inner turmoil and mental health struggles Van Gogh faced. This piece is thought to convey a sense of orderly calm which contrasts with the chaotic technique used to depict it, a metaphor perhaps for the artist’s own internal conflicts. The artwork is currently a part of a private collection, occasionally displayed in museums around the world as part of exhibitions on Van Gogh or still life painting.