À propos de l’œuvre
Tête de paysanne : profil droit, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · December 1884 · Nuenen
Peasant head in straight profile, F136Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Gordina "Sien" by Groot is represented in profile, facing right, under a dark green cap. The white collar cuts out the nape and bust, while the ocher face stands out from an olive background worked in large touches.
Look at the work
A clean profile stands out between the green hat and the white collar
The forehead, slightly raised nose, lips and chin form the most precise border of the painting. The eye placed near the profile remains very visible and gives the young woman an attentive expression.
At the back, brown hair escapes under the headdress and wraps near the ear. The large white collar runs diagonally towards the chest and separates the face from the green garment.
Peasant's head with a straight profile F136/JH683 is an oil on canvas mounted on a 40 × 30 cm panel, painted in Nuenen in December 1884 and kept in a private collection.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The canvas is based on a succession of interlocking curves: hat, head, hair, collar and shoulder. The straight profile provides the sharp line that orders this whole.
The look animates the profile
Although the head is turned, the eye remains wide and luminous. It creates a stopping point between the mass of the cap and the advancement of the nose.
The white collar articulates the head and body
Its two sides form an irregular V under the chin. This single light area prevents the garment and the green background from merging.
The greens remain deliberately distinct
Olive on the bottom, deep green on the cap and colder green on the bodice coexist. The variations give depth without leaving an earthy range.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The references F136/JH683, the 40 × 30 cm format and the identification of Gordina de Groot make it possible to precisely distinguish this profile from Nuenen's other heads.
Gordina de Groot, known as Sien
The young woman belonged to the De Groot family, frequently contacted by Van Gogh in Nuenen. His physiognomy appears in several leading studies.
A model associated with Potato Eaters
Gordina is generally identified with the young woman placed in the background on the left in the large composition of 1885.
A preparatory profile, not a social portrait
Van Gogh mainly seeks the structure of the head, the attitude and the color relationships. The work clothing and the background remain deliberately sober.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy should preserve Gordina's straight profile, green cap, light eye, earrings near the ear, angular white collar and olive shades of the background.
- The wide eye placed near the contour
- The precise line of the nose and lips
- Curly hair behind the ear
- The large V-shaped white collar
- The three greens of the hat, the bottom and the bodice
Work sheet
| Title | Peasant head in straight profile, F136 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | December 1884 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas mounted on panel |
| Dimensions | 40 × 30 cm |
| Inventory | F136 · JH683 |
| Conservation | Private collection |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A harmonious profile of olive, ocher and white
Olive green, forest green, brown ocher, off-white and black make up a balanced work for an office, a bedroom or an interior inspired by plant materials.
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?
High definition reproduction was reduced from 2,369 × 3,200 px to 2,221 × 3,000 px then converted into a real WebP, without artificial 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.
