Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette

Painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1886, Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette is one of his most unconventional and instantly recognisable works. The dark composition combines mortality with a sharp sense of irony, creating an image that feels rebellious, provocative and unexpectedly modern.

A distinctive statement piece with raw character, historical weight and an unmistakable edge.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Original title: Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette
Year: 1886
Original medium: Oil on canvas
Origin: Netherlands

There are no departments or large teams behind Celin Art. Just the two of us. Two creators who built everything from scratch: the art, the webshop, every detail.

Our vision is simple: to offer something genuine. Not mass produced, but made with care and intent. Each piece is printed in a limited edition, not to create scarcity but to preserve its value.

We may be small, but we think big. With precision, passion, and a healthy dose of persistence, we take on the giants so you get something that truly matters. When you shop with us, you support an independent creative project and receive a product made with heart, not volume.

Paper
- 200gsm premium fine art paper
- Matte, smooth, non-reflective finish
- Thickness: 0.26 mm (prints)
- FSC-certified or equivalent

Giclée printing
- Archival quality production
- Premium inks on fine art paper
- Rich, consistent colors

Digital passe-partout
- Some of our artworks come with a digital passe-partout: a printed border around the motif in a color we've chosen to match the piece
- The border is part of the print, not a physical passe-partout
- Frame sold separately

Frames
- Solid pine wood
- Profile: 20–25 mm thick, 10–14 mm wide
- Shatterproof acrylic glazing
- Includes mounted hanging kit
- Paper in framed prints: 200gsm, thickness 0.22 mm

Framing & mounting
- Choose a frame and we hand-mount your artwork, secure it, and pack it carefully so it arrives ready to hang — mounting is included in the price.

Frame colors
- Black frame, Dark wood frame, White frame, Wood frame

Sustainability
- FSC-certified paper or equivalent

Your art is produced to order. We aim to start production within 12 hours of purchase. Prints and framed pieces are made on demand and routed to local production partners when possible to shorten delivery times and reduce transport. Framed artworks may require an additional production day, as each piece is mounted by hand.

Delivery times
3 to 7 business days

Ready to hang
Choose a frame and we hand mount, secure, and pack your artwork so it arrives ready to hang.

Where we ship
We currently ship to Sweden, Denmark, and Germany.

Sustainability
Made to order with no unnecessary warehousing or overproduction
Localized production when possible to reduce transport and emissions