À propos de l’œuvre
Femme avec un ruban rouge, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · December 1885 · Antwerp
Woman with a red ribbon, F207Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A young woman is painted in profile in front of a black green background. Her large red bow, her shiny hair and her white bodice construct a direct portrait, with almost theatrical contrasts.
Look at the work
A clean profile dominated by a bright red bow
The face turns to the left and stands out against the darkest part of the background. The nape of the neck, white shoulder and hair describe a large curve that fills the entire right half.
The red of the ribbon repeats in the cheek and on the lips. Conversely, the blue-gray strands and folds of the bodice cool the paint and give thickness to the silhouette.
Woman with a Red Ribbon F207/JH979 is a 60 × 50.2 cm oil on canvas painted in Antwerp in December 1885. The work today belongs to a private collection.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
Van Gogh does not smooth the face or clothes. The shots are constructed by visible touches, sometimes abrupt, which contrast the pink flesh, the black hair and the light blouse.
The ribbon is the purest color
Its four red sides form an irregular star at the top of the head. He immediately catches the eye before bringing it back towards the cheek and lips.
The profile is cut without continuous contour
Forehead, nose, mouth and chin are defined by passages of beige, pink and brown rather than a uniform line. The dark background completes the silhouette.
The blouse is a network of directions
The cream, gray and blue-green touches sometimes follow the collar, sometimes the shoulder. Their movement contrasts with the compact mass of the hair.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The references F207/JH979, the date December 1885, Antwerp and the format of 60 × 50.2 cm make it possible to distinguish this portrait from the numerous Parisian female figures.
A color study before Paris
Van Gogh stayed in Antwerp from November 1885 to February 1886. He studied portraits, models and color there before joining Theo in the French capital.
An early visit to Émile Bernard
The published provenance indicates that the painting first belonged to Émile Bernard, probably by donation from Van Gogh, before going through Ambroise Vollard in particular.
Sold in London in 2019
The portrait was presented at Christie's in London on February 27, 2019, lot 15. It has remained in a private collection ever since.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy should preserve the precise profile, warmth of the cheek, bright red of the ribbon, blue-gray highlights of the hair, streaked blouse and green depth of the background.
- The big red bow at the top of the head
- The line of the nose, lips and chin
- Pink concentrated on the cheek
- Bluish gray highlights in black hair
- The cream and sea green pleats of the blouse
Work sheet
| Title | Woman with a red ribbon, F207 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | December 1885 |
| Place of creation | Antwerp |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 60 × 50.2 cm |
| Inventory | F207· JH979 |
| Conservation | Private collection |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A powerful portrait of red, black and cream
Vermilion red, black green, cream, earthy pink and blue gray make up a strong portrait for a bedroom, a dressing room, a living room, an office or a wall of figures.
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 digital reproduction of 3,864 × 5,082 px was prepared in 2,281 × 3,000 px and 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.
