À propos de l’œuvre
L'Arlésienne, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · February 1890 · Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
The Arlesienne, version from the Bakwin collectionReproduction of oil painting on canvas
Marie Ginoux appears in an exceptionally light variant: pale pink garment turned almost white, sea green breastplate, green papers and ivory background punctuated with small flowers. This painting is the late version formerly preserved by the Bakwin family.
Look at the work
The brightest of the late Arlesians
The bust occupies the center of a vertical format. The hand supports the cheek, but the gaze moves sideways with a very attentive presence. The light garment widens to the edges and surrounds the large pale green bib.
Two green and brown books rest on the table. Behind the figure, the ivory background bears small floral motifs drawn in fine lines. This decoration and the very light jacket immediately differentiate F543 from the versions of Rome, Otterlo and Sao Paulo.
The dark contours of the face and hair are enough to keep the figure in the foreground despite a palette almost entirely bathed in light.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The F543/JH1895 version can be recognized by the light clothing, the ivory background with small patterns, the green bib and the two books placed in front of Madame Ginoux.
A variation by light
Van Gogh retains the same general design as in the other Arlesiennes of 1890, but reverses their balance by giving a dominant place to whites, pale yellows and greens.
Drawing under color
Hair, eyebrows, eyes, fingers and edges of books are strongly surrounded. These black lines organize light shades without weighing them down.
An ornamental background
Small flowers do not describe a specific room. They form a calm decorative rhythm that responds to the contours of the face and hand.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
Christie's documented this 65 × 54 cm oil on canvas when it was sold in 2006. It bears the references F543 and JH1895 and was long known as the Bakwin version.
From Theo to Johanna
The published provenance begins with Theo van Gogh, then Johanna van Gogh-Bonger. The painting then passed through Bernheim-Jeune and several European collections.
The Bakwin family from 1929
Harry Bakwin acquired the work in September 1929. It remained with his family until its sale at Christie's in 2006.
Based on Gauguin's drawing
Like the other late versions, the composition takes up the charcoal portrait drawn by Gauguin in Arles in November 1888.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The painter must preserve the subtle differences between the ivory of the background, the very pale pink of the garment and the green of the breastplate, without losing the precision of the contours.
- The very light garment bordered by blue-gray lines
- The ivory background decorated with small floral motifs
- The pale green breastplate that lights up the face
- The two green and brown books in the foreground
Work sheet
| Title | The Arlesienne, version from the Bakwin collection |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | February 1890 |
| Place of creation | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 65 × 54 cm |
| Inventory | F543 · JH1895 |
| Conservation | Private collection |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A clear portrait for a refined interior
The vertical format brings a human presence to a bedroom, office or library. Ivory, sea green and brown integrate easily with light wood, travertine and natural 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 best validated public reference measures 740 × 933 px. It has been converted into 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.
