À propos de l’œuvre
L'Enfant à l'orange, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · June 1890 · Auvers-sur-Oise, France
The Orange ChildReproduction of oil painting on canvas
A little girl with blond hair holds a round orange in both hands. Van Gogh places the figure in front of a green background covered with yellow and white touches; the fruit, the light blue jacket and the lilac skirt are enough to give the portrait its freshness.
Look at the work
An orange fruit in the center of a child's portrait
The child is seen almost from the front, his chest slightly turned. Her blue eyes look at the viewer, while her rosy cheeks and her little smile liven up a very light face. Blonde hair spreads in soft strands on the right shoulder.
Hands frame orange in the center of the canvas. The turquoise blue jacket opens onto a white bib; the lilac blue skirt is covered with darker dashes. Behind, the vertical touches of the background evoke luminous vegetation without specifying the location.
The simple shape of the fruit connects the hands, face and complementary colors of the garment and background.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The F785 work can be recognized by its almost square format, the orange held with both hands, the light blue jacket and the pale green background strewn with touches of yellow.
Orange as anchor
The fruit is placed near the geometric center. Its warm color immediately catches the eye and responds to the roses of the cheeks as well as the golden locks.
A model in small touches
The face is not smoothed: greens, pinks, yellows and grays remain visible. These colorful touches build volume while maintaining the liveliness of the surface.
A deliberately open bottom
Vertical and curved signs suggest herbs and flowers without forming a descriptive decoration. The light silhouette can thus stand out without losing its connection with nature.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
L'Enfant à l'orange is a 50 × 51 cm oil on canvas painted in Auvers in June 1890. Preserved in Switzerland in a private collection, it is cataloged F785 and JH2057.
An undocumented identity
The child's name is not established by a reference source. The sheet therefore sticks to the historical title and the visible elements of the portrait.
Blue and orange in addition
The warm fruit opposes the blue jacket. Van Gogh uses this very readable contrast without hardening the child's soft expression.
F785 · JH2057
These references distinguish this portrait of the Two Children of the Musée d'Orsay and portraits of Adeline Ravoux executed at the same time.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The painter must preserve the calm expression, the shape of both hands and the colorful transitions of the face, without smoothing out the small visible touches.
- Blue eyes and rosy cheeks on the face
- Round orange held in both hands
- The turquoise jacket and the white bib
- The green background covered with yellow and light touches
Work sheet
| Title | The Orange Child |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | June 1890 |
| Place of creation | Auvers-sur-Oise, France |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 50 × 51 cm |
| Inventory | F785 · JH2057 · Private collection |
| Conservation | Private collection, Switzerland |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A tender portrait in spring colors
The almost square format is suitable for a bedroom, a reading corner or a family wall. Light blue, soft green and orange accompany blond wood, off-white 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 identified public reference measures 2,531 × 2,590 px. It has been converted to a real WebP at its original 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.
