🖼️ The Father Tanguy – Vincent van Gogh (1887)

🖼️ The Father Tanguy – Vincent van Gogh (1887)

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A vibrant tribute to a benevolent art dealer: Van Gogh paints wisdom, peace, and the dreamed Japan

Painted in Paris in 1887, The Père Tanguy is one of the most iconic portraits of Vincent van Gogh. It depicts Julien François Tanguy, affectionately nicknamed Père Tanguy, a former communard who became a paint dealer and supporter of poor artists.
This painting, both a realistic portrait and symbolic vision, is a work of recognition, respect, and gratitude towards a discreet but essential man in the artistic life of the 19th century.

A peaceful figure in a world of colors and culture

A composition between human sobriety and decorative explosion

Father Tanguy is depicted seated, facing forward, with hands crossed on his knees, a calm and benevolent gaze. He wears simple clothing, a round hat, and adopts a humble posture, almost meditative.
But around him, the background blazes: Van Gogh painted colorful Japanese prints, evoking Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, geishas, in a rich and dynamic composition.

The contrast between the serenity of the model and the vividness of the decorative background creates a strong, harmonious, and deeply modern work. It is Van Gogh's way of uniting Western wisdom and the visual poetry of the East.

A portrait of respect and sincere friendship

In his letters to his brother Theo, Van Gogh often mentions Père Tanguy as one of the few men who believed in him, sometimes accepting his paintings in exchange for paint.

"He is as simple as a tree, as calm as a cloudless sky."
– Vincent van Gogh, imaginary inspired letter

This portrait is both a testimony of admiration and a work of plastic experimentation, where the artist asserts himself as a bold colorist, influenced by Japanese art and the Impressionists.

Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

A poetic and powerful portrait, recreated with fidelity and emotion

At Alpha Reproduction, Le Père Tanguy is entirely hand-painted in oil on canvas, with particular attention paid to:

• The gentle and calm expression of the face

• The texture of the clothes, sober and realistic

• The richness of the Japanese background, teeming with details

• The balanced composition, between calm and bright colors

• The expressive and vibrant brushstroke, characteristic of Van Gogh's Parisian style

📜 Certificate of authenticity provided
📐 Customizable formats – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Raw wood framing, elegant black or traditional gold on request

An ideal painting for lovers of artist portraits, oriental influences, and touching human stories

Le Père Tanguy is perfect for a cultured interior, an art gallery, a library, a study space, or an inspiring living room. It embodies recognition, shared culture, and inner harmony, both through its subject and its composition.

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With this hand-painted reproduction, you welcome a peaceful, expressive, and culturally rich work, a testament to artistic friendship and passion for the beauty of the world.
At Alpha Reproduction, we recreate each masterpiece with respect, artisanal mastery, and pictorial sensitivity.

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