À propos de l’œuvre
Tête de paysanne au bonnet noir, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · January 1885 · Nuenen
Peasant head in black hat, F1667Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
An almost black cap frames the face of a peasant woman from Nuenen. The forehead and bridge of the nose receive a yellow light, the right cheek heats up orange and red, then the neck and clothing dissolve into a very deep green-brown background.
Look at the work
The portrait focuses on the passage of light through a dark face
The headdress and dress are only described by a few differences of black, green and brown. This economy of details makes the head more present: the look, the closed mouth and the relief of the cheeks become the only events in the image.
The modeling proceeds in colored areas rather than gentle transitions. A yellow band descends from the forehead towards the nose; olive passages occupy the eye sockets and jaw; orange gives weight to the right cheek.
Peasant's Head with Black Cap F1667/JH629 is a 40.6 × 31.7 cm oil on canvas painted in Nuenen in January 1885. The original belongs to a private collection.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
This study seeks neither the finish of an official portrait nor a flattering resemblance. Van Gogh experiences the capacity of a few frank contrasts to render the structure of the face and the silent presence of the model.
The yellow light traces an irregular axis
It affects the forehead, nose, top of the lip and chin. These discontinuous accents are enough to bring out the frontal profile of the dark background.
The cap forms an absorbent frame
Its wide outline is barely separated from the background. The darker it remains, the more concentrated and intense the facial colors appear.
The orange cheek breaks the earthy scale
Brick red and orange oppose neighboring olive greens. The face thus gains volume without resorting to white light.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The number F1667/JH629 and the dimensions of 40.6 × 31.7 cm distinguish this study from the numerous heads of dark-capped peasant women made in Nuenen.
The portrait belongs to peasant studies from the winter of 1884 -1885
Van Gogh painted several dozen residents of Nuenen, framed closely and in work clothes, in order to understand the faces before a large composition of figures.
This research leads to Potato Eaters
Marked features, low light and earth tones serve to build a credible peasant world. However, the studies are not simple sketches: each has its own balance.
The reference F1667 remains essential
Several paintings are known under almost identical French titles. The catalog number and format make it possible to precisely recognize the face lit in yellow and orange.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the black headdress, the yellow stripe from the forehead to the nose, the olive green shadows, the orange cheek, the tight mouth and the gradual fusion of the garment with the background.
- The wide and irregular outline of the dark hat
- The yellow stripe that structures the forehead and nose
- Eyes placed in olive green shadows
- Right cheek shaped by red and orange
- The bust almost entirely absorbed by the bottom
Work sheet
| Title | Peasant head in black hat, F1667 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | January 1885 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 40.6 × 31.7 cm |
| Inventory | F1667· JH629 |
| Conservation | Private collection |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A powerful face between black green, ocher yellow and burnt orange
Greenish black, ocher yellow, terracotta, deep brown and olive create an intense accent for an office, bookcase or room with natural tones.
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 color reproduction available was prepared in true WebP of 1002 × 1311 px in its original resolution, 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.
