À propos de l’œuvre
Crevettes et moules, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · September -November 1886 · Paris
Shrimp and mussels, F256Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Six red shrimp mingle with blue-black mussels, algae and a few light fragments. The small format is painted with a quick gesture: antennae, shells and legs remain readable in the middle of a very free material.
Look at the work
A seafood meal becomes a color study painted on the first try
The shrimp form a red diagonal from the upper center to the lower left edge. The mussels, heavier and darker, are distributed around them and stabilize the composition.
Green, pink and brown touches suggest algae and support. The long antennae cross these areas in fine lines, giving movement to a still life without containers or horizons.
Shrimp and mussels F256/JH1169 is a 26.5 × 34.8 cm oil on canvas painted in Paris between September and November 1886. The Van Gogh Museum preserves it under the inventory s0122V1962.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
Van Gogh combines the orange-red of the crustaceans with the gray blue of the shells, then enlivens the background with greens and pinks placed very quickly.
Red organizes the whole group
The curved bodies of the shrimp form a central chain. Their claws and antennae extend this movement into the margins.
The mussels introduce cold accents
The blue-black of the shells contrasts with the reds and receives some light gray reflections which indicate the smooth surface.
The painting maintains the speed of the gesture
A layer of medium applied to the canvas made it easier to slip in the fresh touches, a feature studied by the Van Gogh Museum.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
F256/JH1169, the format of 26.5 × 34.8 cm and the inventory s0122V1962 identify this small Parisian still life from the Van Gogh Museum.
Six shrimp and nine mussels
Van Gogh chooses everyday products rather than a bouquet and observes their differences in color, shell and shell.
A work later mentioned by Gauguin
Paul Gauguin remembers this little painting and says that Van Gogh sold it for five francs before giving the money to a destitute young woman.
Quick execution on an oiled surface
The technical study reveals a layer of medium under the paint, allowing wet touches to slide and blend flexibly.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the six red shrimp, the blue-gray mussels, the fine antennae, the green algae and the variety of brown and pink touches on the bottom.
- The large curved shrimp at the top right
- The red chain in the center
- Blue reflections on the shells
- The long antennae that cross the bottom
- Small light shapes in the corners
Work sheet
| Title | Shrimp and mussels, F256 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | September-november 1886 |
| Place of creation | Paris |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 26.5 × 34.8 cm |
| Inventory | F256· JH1169· s0122V1962 |
| Conservation | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A living still life of red, blue and brown
Coral red, slate blue, olive green, earth pink and deep brown make up an expressive work for a kitchen, dining room or bold interior.
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 institutional image of 7092 × 5424 px was reduced to 3000 × 2294 px and then converted to real WebP for a sharp zoom.
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.
