À propos de l’œuvre
Adeline Ravoux, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · June 1890 · Auvers-sur-Oise, France
Adeline RavouxReproduction of oil painting on canvas
Adeline Ravoux, daughter of the innkeeper who lives in Van Gogh in Auvers, is represented in profile in front of a blue-black background. Her turquoise dress, her raised blonde hair and two white flowers concentrate the light.
Look at the work
The profile of a teenage girl in a blue-black square
Adeline turns her chest towards the viewer but presents her face in profile. Her hair is tied with a turquoise ribbon that falls over her shoulder. The yellow and green touches of the hairstyle stand out strongly from the almost black background.
The sea green dress is closed with a white collar top and opens in a small triangle on the chest. Two white roses appear in the lower right corner. The background, constructed by blue, green and black layers, is never a uniform surface.
The portrait combines a reserved pose with a very free color: the resemblance is constructed as much by the profile as by the harmony of turquoise and black.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The 1958.31 work can be recognized by its almost square format, the profile facing right, the turquoise ribbon and the two white flowers.
A very cut profile
Forehead, nose, mouth and chin form a continuous line against the dark background. Van Gogh reinforces this silhouette with some pink and green accents.
Turquoise as a link
The color of the dress returns to the hair ribbon. This reminder connects the head to the bust and balances the large blue-black area of the background.
Two flowers as counterpoint
White roses respond to the light on the face and collar. Their thick material brings a second presence without looking away from the model.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The Cleveland Museum of Art preserves Adeline Ravoux under number 1958.31. The work measures 50.2 × 50.5 cm and corresponds to catalogs F786 and JH2036.
The daughter of the innkeeper Ravoux
Adeline was thirteen when Van Gogh stayed in the inn run by his father in Auvers. The artist occupied a small room there from May 1890.
A portrait she didn't like
The museum reports that Adeline did not consider herself similar. A photograph taken much later, however, reveals very similar features.
Bequest Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
The painting entered the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1958 thanks to the bequest of Leonard C. Hanna Jr. and has been in the inventory since 1958.31.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The painter must preserve the profile, the direction of the touches in the hair and the differences between turquoise, pale green and blue-black.
- The outline of the profile and the pink touches of the face
- The turquoise ribbon attached to the hair
- The sea green dress and her little white collar
- The two white roses on the blue-black background
Work sheet
| Title | Adeline Ravoux |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | June 1890 |
| Place of creation | Auvers-sur-Oise, France |
| Original technique | Oil on fabric |
| Dimensions | 50.2 × 50.5 cm |
| Inventory | 1958.31 · F786 · JH2036 |
| Conservation | Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A square portrait with deep turquoise
The almost square format is suitable for a bedroom, office or portrait wall. Turquoise and blue-black match blond wood, walnut and cream textiles.
Frequently asked questions
Before ordering
Is this a canvas print?
No. Each reproduction is manually painted in oil on canvas. Brushstrokes and material variations belong to the final result.
How is the visual reference chosen?
The Cleveland Museum of Art's Open Access image measures 3,400 × 3,389 px. It was prepared in WebP of 3,000 × 2,990 px.
Can I check the result before shipping?
Yes. Photographs of the finished painting are sent to you; you can request alterations before validating the shipment.
Are custom formats possible?
Yes. The format can be adapted to your wall while maintaining the proportions and balance of the original composition.
