À propos de l’œuvre
L'Arlésienne, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · 1888 -1889 · Arles
L'Arlésienne, Madame Ginoux with booksReproduction of oil painting on canvas
Marie Ginoux, owner of Café de la Gare, places her cheek on her hand in front of two books: a large portrait where the yellow of the background exalts the black of Arlesian costume.
Look at the work
Marie Ginoux between real presence and Arlesian type
Sitting three-quarters, Marie Ginoux turns her gaze to the left. Her elbow rests on the green table and her hand supports the cheek. The large white scarf, the blue-black bodice and the dark headdress cut out a very readable silhouette in front of the yellow background.
Two closed books and an open volume occupy the foreground. The wooden armchair appears behind the shoulder and bears the inscription "ARLESIENNE". Dark contours simplify shapes, while small pink, green and blue touches enliven the face.
This book version belongs to a group of two very close portraits of Marie Ginoux: the other, more quickly painted and kept at the Musée d'Orsay, shows an umbrella and gloves on the table.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The Met precisely identifies the model as Marie Julien Ginoux, born in 1848, owner with her husband of the Café de la Gare frequented by Van Gogh.
A meditative pose
The cheek supported by the hand slows down the portrait. The sideways gaze and books suggest an absorbed presence rather than an official pose.
Three big colors
The yellow of the wall, the green of the table and the blue-black of the garment divide the canvas into free zones linked by the contours.
Books in the foreground
Their ocher, orange and light blue rectangles give a base to the figure and distinguish this version from the one on the umbrella.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
Number 51.112.3 and reference F488 identify the large version of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and not the neighboring portrait kept in Paris.
Marie Ginoux
With Joseph-Michel Ginoux, she ran the Café de la Gare, an establishment on Place Lamartine where Van Gogh stayed.
Books, not gloves
The Met's canvas can be recognized by the works on the table; the first version from the Musée d'Orsay presents an umbrella and gloves.
Lewisohn Legacy
The painting entered the Met in 1951 by the bequest of Sam A. Lewisohn and today bears inventory 51.112.3.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The painter must preserve the large areas, the restrained expression of the face and the clear distinction between books, the table and clothing, without hardening the contours.
- The left hand that supports the cheek
- The triangular white scarf
- The two books closed and the volume open
- The slightly modulated yellow background
- The inscription "ARLESIENNE" on the armchair
Work sheet
| Title | L'Arlésienne, Madame Ginoux with books |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | 1888–1889 |
| Place of creation | Arles |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 91.4 × 73.7 cm |
| Inventory | Metropolitan Museum of Art 51.112.3 · F488 |
| Conservation | Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
An iconic, luminous and architectural portrait
The large vertical format is suitable for a dining room, bookcase or entrance. Saffron yellow, deep green, bluish black and terracotta accompany walnut, velvet and cream walls.
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 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Open Access image was reduced to 2,383 × 3,000 px and then converted to a real WebP, without artificial enlargement.
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.
