À propos de l’œuvre
Tête de paysanne au bonnet blanc, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · March 1885 · Nuenen, Netherlands
Peasant head in white hat, F81Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
This peasant woman is represented strictly from the front, under a gray-brown cap whose light wings frame the cheeks. The direct gaze and the face constructed in orange, ocher and earth give the model an unexpected monumentality.
Look at the work
An almost monumental frontality
The head aligns with the vertical axis of the painting. Both eyes stare at the viewer; the wings of the hat unfold symmetrically and the light scarf closes the composition under the neck.
The light does not come from theatrical lighting: it arises from the oppositions between the oranges of the face, the gray-green of the hat and the brown background. The touch remains wide and visible.
Peasant's head with white cap F81/JH695 is an oil on canvas mounted on a panel measuring 41 × 31.5 cm, painted in Nuenen in March 1885. It is kept at the Kunstmuseum Bern.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
F81 can be recognized by the front pose, the two large wings of the hat and the light scarf under the throat. These elements clearly separate it from the F131 and F80 profiles.
Symmetry reinforces presence
The eyes, nose and neck follow the central axis. Both sides of the cap give the face an almost architectural frame.
The face is built in hot planes
Orange and red-brown touches outline the forehead, cheekbones and chin without erasing the brush marks.
The scarf stabilizes the bottom
Its light band forms an arc under the neck and separates the skin from the dark gray bodice, preventing the bust from getting lost in the background.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
References F81/JH695 identify the frontal version kept at the Kunstmuseum Bern. It is documented as an oil on canvas mounted on a 41 × 31.5 cm panel, painted in March 1885.
F81 and JH695
The front pose and wide-sided hat help avoid confusion with the many profile versions.
A head painted from nature
Van Gogh poses residents of Nuenen to understand the proportions of a face and the character of rural clothing.
Kunstmuseum Bern
The version shown belongs to the collection of the Kunstmuseum Bern, Switzerland.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve strict frontality, eyes at equal height, wings of the cap, light scarf and orange planes of the face.
- The frontal gaze
- The two wings of the hat
- Orange cheekbones
- The light scarf under the neck
- The gray-brown bodice
Work sheet
| Title | Peasant head in white hat, F81 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | March 1885 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas mounted on panel |
| Dimensions | 41 × 31.5 cm |
| Inventory | F81 · JH695 |
| Conservation | Kunstmuseum Bern, Bern |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A frontal portrait in orange, gray and earth
The symmetry gives this work ideal strength for a portrait wall, entrance or office. A sober environment lets the model's gaze occupy the space.
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 2514 × 3264 px has been reduced to 2311 × 3000 px and converted to 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.
