Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette THESKATEROOMTB1125 Although he described this work

Although he described this work as "almost a literal translation of Seventh Avenue

and monuments around the world by giving them his middle finger – an encouragement for the viewer to question their acceptance towards authority

Ed documented the lives of his peers against the backdrop of American suburbia

John Yuyi created packs of cigarettes portraying her nude selfie

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Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette THESKATEROOMTB1125 Although he described this workNo 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