À propos de l’œuvre
Tête de paysanne, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · March-April 1885 · Nuenen, Netherlands
Head of a young peasant girl in a dark hat, F150Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A young peasant woman appears in profile, her face almost entirely absorbed by the shadow of her cap. Behind her, a luminous green-yellow background transforms this leading study into radical research on backlighting.
Look at the work
A dark profile detached against a bright background
The woman looks to the left. His cap forms a large black mass at the top of the canvas; the forehead, nose, lips and chin emerge through faint brown and pink passages.
The background changes from light yellow-green on the left to colder greens behind the shoulder. The jacket remains almost black, so that the edge of the face and neck concentrates the entire light transition.
Head of a young peasant girl with a dark hat F150/JH650 is an oil on canvas measuring 39.7 × 25.5 cm painted in Nuenen in March-April 1885. It is kept at the Kroeller-Müller Museum under number KM 110.977.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The museum describes this study as research into a "darkness that remains color". Van Gogh does not uncover the shadows: he mixes Prussian blue, brown, green and some pink accents.
The hat absorbs almost all light
Its square and very dark shape occupies the top of the portrait. However, a few differences in brown and blue allow us to perceive the edge and folds.
The profile is constructed by small gaps
The nose, mouth and chin are never circled with a light line. They become visible thanks to the transitions between warm browns, black greens and small pink touches.
The background makes the backlight sensitive
The lightest yellow greens are in front of the face. They evolve towards a darker blue-green near the shoulder and reinforce the silhouette without theatrical effect.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The KM 110.977 inventory, the dimensions of 39.7 × 25.5 cm and the references F150/JH650 identify this head in profile. It is different from the frontal portraits with large white headdresses painted during the same campaign.
A work from the Kroeller-Müller Museum
The painting belongs to Otterlo's collection and bears the number KM 110.977. The museum notice documents the support, date and search for chiaroscuro.
Prussian blue in the shadows
Dark outlines aren't just black. Prussian blue mixes with browns and greens, while the ear and chin receive pink touches.
A head placed quickly
The shapes remain flat and some areas are barely repeated. This direct execution allows Van Gogh to study the lighting effect without transforming the model into a worldly portrait.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must retain the large mass of the hat, the profile turned left, the truly colored shadows, the weak pink accents and the transition from yellow-green to blue-green background.
- The dark, almost square hat
- The profile facing left
- Browns and blues in the shadows
- Pink ear and chin touches
- The yellow-green background against the light
Work sheet
| Title | Head of a young peasant girl in a dark hat, F150 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | March-april 1885 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 39.7 × 25.5 cm |
| Inventory | F150 · JH650 · KM 110,977 |
| Conservation | Kroeller-Müller Museum, Otterlo |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
An austere portrait in colorful black and yellow green
Verticality and strong backlighting create a contemporary accent in an office, bookcase or entryway. Acid green goes well with dark wood, anthracite gray and patinated brass.
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 2028 × 3174 px was reduced to 1917 × 3000 px and converted to a true WebP, without exceeding the native definition.
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.
