À propos de l’œuvre
Demi-figure d'ange (d'après Rembrandt, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · September 1889 · Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
Angel, based on a work attributed to Rembrandt, F624Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A winged figure advances in an almost entirely blue space, its head bowed and its arms open. Van Gogh transforms a print based on a painting then given to Rembrandt into an apparition constructed by light, cold color and the rays of the brush.
Look at the work
A white apparition in a space of blue
The red-haired face stands out in the center, surrounded by a halo formed of light blue and white lines. The tunic fades down, while the two sleeves extend the movement towards the edges.
The wings are suggested by large oblique areas, lighter than the background. Two dark blue vertical bands frame the scene and make the angel appear on the threshold of a bright space.
The figure does not stand out with a clear outline: it seems to arise from the same blue material as the background, thanks to the converging directions of the key.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
Ange F624/JH1778 is an oil on canvas of 54 × 64 cm painted in September 1889. The work belongs to a private collection.
The halo is painted like radiation
Lineage goes around the head in all directions. This circular structure concentrates light without resorting to a traditional golden disk.
An almost monochrome range
Cobalt blue, turquoise, white and a few purples dominate. Reddish-brown hair and pale face constitute the rare warm accents of the composition.
The key replaces the pattern
The tunic and wings are not described by continuous shadows. The brushstrokes, aligned with the folds and feathers, directly construct the volumes.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
Ange F624/JH1778 was painted in Saint-Rémy in September 1889. The canvas measures 54 × 64 cm and is in a private collection.
A print sent by Theo
Theo had sent Vincent an engraving by Charles Courtry reproducing an Angel Study sold in Paris in June 1889. Van Gogh worked from this printed image.
A work then given to Rembrandt
The model was attributed to Rembrandt in the 19th century. The source painting was then compared to Barent Fabritius then to Aert de Gelder; the historical title after Rembrandt has remained in use.
Color completely reinvented
The print only provided a scale of values. Van Gogh himself chose the blues, whites and reds which transformed the figure into a luminous apparition.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must retain the blue scale, the radiant halo, the inclined red head, the streaked white tunic and the two dark bands which frame the apparition.
- The luminous features that radiate around the face
- Red hair, the only frankly warm accent
- The large clear diagonals of the wings
- The superimposed blues of the background and the tunic
Work sheet
| Title | Angel, based on a work attributed to Rembrandt, F624 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | September 1889 |
| Place of creation | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 54 × 64 cm |
| Inventory | Private collection · F624 · JH1778 |
| Conservation | Private collection |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
An almost entirely blue spiritual scene
The horizontal format fits into a bedroom, a quiet living room or a meditation space. Cold blues and whites interact with light wood, pearl gray 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 public domain image of 3,840 × 3,150 px has been reduced to a true WebP of 3,000 × 2,461 px, without cropping.
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.
