À propos de l’œuvre
Paysanne épluchant des pommes de terre, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · February 1885 · Nuenen, Netherlands
Peasant girl peeling potatoes, F145Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A peasant woman in a white hat peels potatoes in a basket placed on her knees. Its lowered profile, the knife held close to the fingers and the curve of the backrest make up a careful study of daily work.
Look at the work
A modest gesture painted with precision
The woman is seen almost in profile, her bust leaning towards the basket. The hat forms the lightest area; the face, forearms and hands descend diagonally towards the potatoes.
The ocher background, brown bodice and dark skirt are linked by a wide touch. The small yellow shapes of the basket and the highlights of the headdress provide just enough light to separate the volumes.
Peasant Peeling Potatoes F145/JH653 is an oil on canvas mounted on a 43 × 31 cm panel, executed in Nuenen in February 1885 and kept in a private collection.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
This version can be recognized by the basket placed on the knees, the light cap and the chair back visible behind the figure. Van Gogh tightens the frame so that the activity fills almost the entire picture.
The gaze follows the diagonal of the arms
From the leaning face to the basket, forearms and hands form a continuous line. She immediately directs attention to peeling.
The hat lights up the head
Its cream grays stand out from the earthy background. The headdress gives a rounded volume to the skull without resorting to a regular contour.
The basket closes the composition
Its oval mass connects the two hands and stabilizes the bottom of the painting. Potatoes are suggested by a few warm touches.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
References F145/JH653 designate this peasant woman sitting in the basket. The catalogs give it as an oil on canvas mounted on a 43 × 31 cm panel, painted in Nuenen in February 1885.
F145 and JH653
The basket held on the knees and the pose collected allow this work to be distinguished from other potato peelers.
The work made visible
The knife, fingers and basket occupy the real center of the image: daily activity gives its structure to the pose.
Private collection
The work is now documented outside of a permanent public museum collection.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must keep the profile lowered, the white cap, the knife near the fingers, the basket on the knees and the brown back behind the model.
- The white gray hat
- Face leaning towards hands
- The Peeling Knife
- The basket on your knees
- The chair back in the background
Work sheet
| Title | Peasant girl peeling potatoes, F145 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | February 1885 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas mounted on panel |
| Dimensions | 43 × 31 cm |
| Inventory | F145· JH653 |
| Conservation | Private collection |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A warm vertical in ocher, brown and cream
The tight composition is suitable for a kitchen, dining room or contemporary rustic interior. Earthy shades respond to wood, stone 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 reference of 1878 × 2514 px has been retained in its native definition and converted into a real WebP without 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.
