À propos de l’œuvre
Pommes, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · September -October 1887 · Paris
Apples, F254Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Yellow, red and pink apples spread over an almost entirely blue and green surface. Fruits and background seem to compete in intensity, with no horizon or container to separate them.
Look at the work
A still life where the bottom becomes as active as the fruits
The apples form an irregular arc that crosses the entire width. Some are seen from the front, others tilt towards their peduncle; their silhouettes touch each other without forming a mechanical row.
The dark background is never uniform. Multiple blues and greens intersect there, then yellow, orange, red and pink lines run through it like reflections, taking on the warm colors of the fruits.
Pommes is an oil on canvas measuring 45.7 × 60.4 cm painted in Paris in September - October 1887. Referenced F254/JH1342, it is kept at the Van Gogh Museum under number s0131V1962.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The museum presents the canvas as a veritable explosion of colors where foreground and background compete for attention. Van Gogh, however, unifies the whole by using the same colors in reverse order.
The background starts with cool tones
Blues and greens form its base, then touches of yellow, orange, red and pink are added above. The surface appears deep while remaining very material.
Apples follow the opposite process
Van Gogh first lays out the warm tones of the fruits, then punctuates them with green and blue accents. This inversion brings out each apple while connecting it to the bottom.
The absence of a horizon accentuates the color
We no longer know exactly whether the fruits rest on a table, a fabric or a painted surface. The viewer therefore concentrates on the rhythm of the shapes and touches.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
References F254/JH1342, dimensions 45.7 × 60.4 cm and inventory s0131V1962 identify this Parisian still life precisely documented by the Van Gogh Museum.
A palette that has become radically clearer and more varied
In 1887, the association of Impressionists and Neo-Impressionists pushed Van Gogh to experiment with colorful contrasts and distinct touches.
A unit obtained by inversion of layers
The same hot and cold range appears everywhere, but in a different order between background and fruit. This process connects the two spaces without confusing them.
No basket contains apples
Freed from any container, they form their own architecture. Dark intervals and overlays give the group its depth.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must retain the irregular arch of the apples, their mixtures of red and yellow, the cold accents on the skins and the exceptional richness of the blues and greens of the background.
- Red, pink and yellow apples with irregular contours
- The little green and blue touches on the fruit
- The petrol blue background without horizon
- Warm lines scattered in the background
- The dark intervals between apples
Work sheet
| Title | Apples, F254 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | September - October 1887 |
| Place of creation | Paris |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 45.7 × 60.4 cm |
| Inventory | F254· JH1342· s0131V1962 |
| Conservation | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A dense still life where warm colors shine in the blue
Petrol blue, dark emerald green, coral red, pink and golden yellow form a powerful accent for a contemporary kitchen, dining room or living room.
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 official high definition image from the Van Gogh Museum was prepared as a real WebP of 3,000 × 2,240 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.
