À propos de l’œuvre
lisière d'un bois, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · August -September 1883 · The Hague, Netherlands
Wood edge, F192Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
On the edge of a wood, a clear path curves between tall trunks before disappearing into the shadows. Van Gogh constructs this solitary atmosphere with deep greens, warm lands and pale light filtered by the trees.
Look at the work
A path opens a silent clearing
The left part forms a dark wall of tight trunks. In the center, the beige path curves then divides around the trees, while a strip of green meadow illuminates the foreground on the right.
Foliage is almost never described leaf by leaf. Large olive and black-green masses envelop the trunks; at the bottom, a cream opening makes the composition breathe.
Edge of a Wood F192/JH184 is an oil on canvas of 33.8 × 48.5 cm painted in The Hague in August - September 1883. It is kept at the Kroeller-Müller Museum under number KM 109.023.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The museum has established a dating from August to September 1883, more recent than that retained in certain old catalogs. The composition was also reworked by Van Gogh during his execution.
The path draws depth
Its clear curve starts from the lower left edge and sinks between the trunks. It guides the gaze without a rigid vanishing point.
Verticals form a rhythm
Trunks change thickness and spacing. The closest ones are dark and massive; the most distant ones become thin and blend into the light.
The material remains visible
Direct photography of the work shows streaks, impasto and repetitions. The terrain and bark exist as much through material as through color.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The instructions from the Kroeller-Müller Museum give 33.8 × 48.5 cm, an oil on canvas and the inventory KM 109.023. Historical references F192/JH184 link this same work to the catalogs raisonnés.
Helene Kroeller-Müller's first Van Gogh
This edge was the first Van Gogh painting acquired by the collector. It inaugurates an ensemble that has become one of the most important in the world.
A tree removed, a path straightened
Material study shows that a second trunk first occupied the left foreground. Van Gogh removed it and simplified a section of the path to calm the composition.
A canvas painted from an easel
Van Gogh then just bought a country easel. The slightly higher viewpoint allows him to order the ground, path and trunks without working on his knees.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy should keep the path curve clear, the screen dark to the left, the irregular trunk spacing, the green meadow and the thick streaks visible in the ground.
- The beige path that curves towards the bottom
- The dark, dense mass on the left
- Vertical trunks of different widths
- The bright green clearing in the foreground
- The bright opening behind the trees
Work sheet
| Title | Wood edge, F192 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | August-september 1883 |
| Place of creation | The Hague, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 33.8 × 48.5 cm |
| Inventory | F192 · JH184 · KM 109.023 |
| Conservation | Kroeller-Müller Museum, Otterlo |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A deep undergrowth in olive, earth and cream light
The horizontal format is suitable for a quiet living room, library or office. Dark greens match smoked oak, walnut, natural linen and mineral beige walls.
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 sheet uses an actual photograph of the work taken during its exhibition at the Museum Barberini. The file of 3,232 × 2,190 px has been reduced to 3,000 × 2,190 px and converted to WebP.
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.
