Skeleton with a Cigarette - Vincent van Gogh iPhone Case
Description
Van Gogh’s Skeleton with a Cigarette is no anatomical study—it’s a smirking eulogy for ambition in a dying age. A bone-dry punchline and a painter’s private protest. Born under gaslight in the dusty corridors of Antwerp’s art academy, this not-quite-dead figure's a cadaver lit like a joke. Dragged from the classroom into the afterlife of oil paint. Conjured from a backroom séance with mortality, a vanitas artwork masquerading as art school rebellion. Anatomy becomes parody. Death transforms into a student’s silent muse.
On your iPhone, it becomes an altar of absurdity—equal parts gothic painting and macabre aesthetic, nodding to the vanitas tradition while flipping it the bird. A dark academia iPhone case that laughs at its own decay. For those who see life as a series of disappearing lectures, this gothic skull phone cover flickers with intellectual mischief. It's part macabre accessory, part anatomical satire, part existential design object.
You carry this artwork not as armor, but as punchline. An echo of Van Gogh’s early rebellion, when even bones had opinions. Ideal for skull-art collectors, postmodern philosophers, and anyone who knows mortality makes the best muse. No flowers. No hourglasses. Just a smirking skull and the quiet crackle of art that knew it wouldn’t live forever.
About the Case
Precise fit, seamless style: Fits like a glove with easy access to everything.
Non-toxic art armor: Engineered for shock-absorbency + it's REACH, RoHS, and TÜV Rheinland certified safe.
No faded flashbacks: Water-based pigment inks deliver museum-quality vibrance that won't fade, crack or peel.
Slimline dream: Featherlight powerhouse with raised rim to keep your screen and camera safe from life's rough edges.
Matches your mood: Snaps on/off with ease — in time for your heartbeat’s call.
Bluetooth & MagSafe compatible: No wires? No problem — recharge wherever you are. MagSafe ring not included.
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Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.
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Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.
2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Make New Friends
1. Matte vs Gloss
Gloss for a statement that won't lose luster. Matte for timeless, velvety refinement. Both printed with rich colors & a touch of magic.
2. Two-layered Powerhouse
Built for battle, designed for resilience. Extremely strong and lightweight outer shell. Black silicone inner for extra shock absorption.
3. Art Sealed In
Vivid, permanent, full-coverage print infused into the outer shell with a sublimation dye process. For a finish that feels as seamless as it looks.
4. No Toxins, No Worries
REACH, RoHS and TÜV Rheinland certified. Meaning your new treasure contains no harmful chemicals or hazardous substances.
5. Partnered with Prodigi
Prodigi's quality & care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more
