À propos de l’œuvre
Tête de paysanne hollandaise, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · 1884 · Nuenen, Netherlands
Dutch peasant head, F134Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A peasant woman appears in profile under a dark headdress streaked with red. The very tight framing, the strongly cut nose and the green accents of the garment give this small study an almost sculptural presence.
Look at the work
Robust profile cut out in the shadows
The face facing left occupies the center of a narrow format. The red-brown headdress weighs above the forehead; a light band descends behind the ear and leads the gaze to the collar.
Van Gogh juxtaposes ocher, red and yellow on the skin, without smoothing transitions. The light green touches of the garment and the background respond to the red of the headdress and reinforce the vigor of the profile.
Dutch Peasant Head F134/JH684 is an oil on canvas measuring 38.3 × 26 cm, dated 1884 by the Musée d'Orsay. It is kept in Paris under number RF 1954 20.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
This study belongs to research carried out in Nuenen on the faces of the rural world. The dark range does not seek the worldly effect of a portrait: it brings out the structure of the skull, nose and jaw.
The profile controls the entire composition
Forehead, nose, mouth and chin form a very readable broken line. The almost black background isolates this silhouette without adding decoration.
Red and green respond to each other
The red-brown headdress is opposed to the acid green accents of the garment. This colorful tension enlivens an earth-dominated palette.
The model key rather than describing it
Short brushstrokes place the lights on the cheek, temple and neck. Secondary details remain deliberately open.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The notice from the Musée d'Orsay gives an oil on canvas measuring 38.3 × 26 cm, dated 1884 and inventoried RF 1954 20. The catalogs raisonnés identify it F134/JH684.
F134 and JH684
These references distinguish the dark-capped profile of the Musée d'Orsay from the many other peasant heads painted in Nuenen.
Observe Nuenen's faces
Van Gogh worked according to local models in order to master proportions, values and color before his more ambitious peasant compositions.
RF 1954 20
Purchased in 1954 thanks to an anonymous Canadian donation, the work is today kept at the Musée d'Orsay.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy should preserve the left profile, dark red headdress, yellow facial lights, light stripe behind the ear and green accents of the garment.
- The angular line of the profile
- The red-brown headdress
- Yellow highlights of the cheek
- The light stripe behind the ear
- The green touches of the collar and the bottom
Work sheet
| Title | Dutch peasant head, F134 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | 1884 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 38.3 × 26 cm |
| Inventory | F134 · JH684 · RF 1954 20 |
| Conservation | Musée d'Orsay, Paris |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A small vertical portrait in red, ocher and green
Its tight format is suitable for a bookcase, entrance or portrait wall. Dark contrasts benefit from being placed on a light wall, near a side light.
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 1854 × 2808 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.
