À propos de l’œuvre
Paysanne près de l'âtre, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · Circa 1885 · Nuenen, Netherlands
Peasant near the hearth, F158Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Sitting in profile in front of an open fireplace, a peasant girl peels potatoes by the light of the fire. Van Gogh transforms this modest interior into a close study of work, shadow and light.
Look at the work
A woman at work in the light of the home
The peasant woman occupies the right half of the canvas. Her headdress, her face lowered and her hands barely stand out from her dark clothes; the basket placed in front of her contains the potatoes she prepares.
On the left, a black kettle hangs over some flames. The yellow-green light of the wall and smoke forms an irregular halo, while the chairs, table and opening of the hearth remain in the dark.
Peasant near the hearth F158/JH792 is an oil on canvas mounted on wood measuring 29.3 × 40.3 cm, painted around 1885 in Nuenen. Given by the heirs of Georges Renand in 1988, it is kept at the Musée d'Orsay.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The composition is based on an interior backlight: the fireplace does not illuminate the room evenly, but brings out certain objects and certain parts of the body among greens, browns and blacks.
The profile is cut out of the halo
The edge of the nose, cheek and fingers receive some clear accents. However, the face remains absorbed in shadow, which focuses attention on attitude and gesture rather than identity.
The kettle balances the figure
Suspended in the dark axis of the fireplace, it responds to the black mass of the woman. Between the two, the flames and the potato container form a short luminous diagonal.
Greens give warmth to the room
Van Gogh does not construct light with pure white. It superimposes sulfur yellows, olive greens and smoky grays, then contrasts them with the very deep browns of the furniture.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The notice from the Musée d'Orsay gives the support, dimensions and dating around 1885. The catalogs raisonnés identify this version by F158/JH792, among the studies of peasant figures carried out at the end of Nuenen's stay.
Research related to Potato Eaters
Van Gogh then multiplies the heads, hands and peasant interiors. This woman near the home belongs to this exploration of meals, domestic work and rural life.
A canvas now fixed on wood
The museum describes an oil on canvas mounted on wood. This rigid assembly is part of the material history of the object and distinguishes the current support from a simply stretched canvas.
A donation entered in Orsay in 1988
The work bears the number RF 1988 10. It was donated to the museum by the heirs of Georges Renand, information recorded in the official notice.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must keep the dark profile of the peasant woman, the hanging kettle, the small fire, the basket of potatoes and above all the green-yellow transitions which make the room bright without brightening it.
- Face in profile and hands busy
- The kettle hanging in the fireplace
- The small flames in the center left
- The potato basket
- The green-yellow halo around the smoke
Work sheet
| Title | Peasant near the hearth, F158 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | Around 1885 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas mounted on wood |
| Dimensions | 29.3 × 40.3 cm |
| Inventory | F158 · JH792 · RF 1988 10 |
| Conservation | Musée d'Orsay, Paris |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A deep interior in olive green and smoky brown
The horizontal format is suitable for a kitchen, intimate dining room or library. The muted palette accompanies walnut, brown leather, forest green, dark ceramic and warm 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 color reference of 1800 × 1293 px has been retained in its native definition and 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.
