À propos de l’œuvre
Bol avec pivoines et roses, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh June 1886 Paris
Roses and peonies in a bowl, F249Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A large green bowl overflows with pink, white and red roses and peonies, while several cut flowers are placed on the table. This Parisian still life is a study of contrasts: the pink tones of the bouquet meet the greens of the container, the foliage and the background.
Look at the work
A full bouquet extends its colors onto the table
The flowers extend almost the entire width. Van Gogh does not separate each variety with botanical precision: he brings together petals and leaves in thick, short, oriented touches.
The green bowl forms a stable base under the explosion of the bouquet. In the foreground, the cut stems and fallen flowers break the symmetry, bring the motif closer to the viewer and reveal the work of material.
Roses and peonies F249/JH1105 is an oil on canvas measuring 59.8 × 72.5 cm painted in Paris in June 1886. It is kept at the Kroeller-Müller Museum under number KM 109.371.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The canvas directly confronts red and green, complementary colors studied by Van Gogh through the writings of Charles Blanc. The contrast remains powerful despite the progressive alteration of certain red pigments.
The green bowl anchors the bouquet in the lower half
Its rounded and dark shape gives weight to the composition. The lighter touches of its decor respond to the white petals above.
The flowers are shaped by successive impasto
Whites, pinks and yellows are placed in visible material. This generous surface recalls Van Gogh's admiration for Adolphe Monticelli's floral still lifes.
The original reds were more supported
The museum reports that several red pigments have faded sharply. The current balance, lighter, therefore only restores part of the initial contrast with green.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
F249/JH1105, dimensions of 59.8 × 72.5 cm and KM number 109.371 identify the large floral still life preserved in Otterlo.
Flowers replace models that Van Gogh cannot afford
In Paris, his limited means make portrait sessions difficult. Theo reports that acquaintances regularly provide him with bouquets for his color studies.
Red and green are placed in complementary opposition
Van Gogh applies Charles Blanc's principles: two opposing colors intensify each other. The container and the green background thus make the roses and peonies vibrate.
Impasto becomes an essential component of the bouquet
The thick paint makes the corollas almost tactile. The museum brings this material energy closer to the influence of the Marseille painter Adolphe Monticelli.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the large green bowl, the density of the bouquet, the petals placed in relief, the cut flowers in the foreground and the subtle opposition between pale roses and deep greens.
- The large green bowl that occupies the lower center
- White roses shaped by a thick material
- Pink and red peonies mixed with foliage
- Cut flowers arranged on the table
- The green touches that surround and cross the bouquet
Work sheet
| Title | Roses and peonies in a bowl, F249 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | June 1886 |
| Place of creation | Paris |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 59.8 × 72.5 cm |
| Inventory | F249 · JH1105 · KM 109.371 |
| Conservation | Kroeller-Müller Museum, Otterlo |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A generous still life with deep greens and powder pinks
Bottle green, old pink, creamy white, faded red and golden brown create a warm ensemble for a classic dining room, bedroom 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 reference image of the Kroeller-Müller Museum was prepared as a real WebP of 3,000 × 2,480 px, 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.
