🎵 The Lullaby – Vincent van Gogh (1889)

👩🍼 A tender ode to motherhood and inner peace

Seated peacefully on a chair, hands crossed holding a cradle rope, the female figure of La Berceuse embodies maternal tenderness and the soothing softness of a lullaby. Van Gogh does not just paint a woman, but a symbol of serenity, almost religious, at the heart of a turbulent world.

📜 The context: the Lullabies series

Created during Van Gogh's stay in Arles, this canvas belongs to a series of five portraits of Madame Roulin, wife of the postman Joseph Roulin, whom Van Gogh admired for his kindness. The artist wanted this canvas to be like a visual song to calm the spirits, a pictorial equivalent of music.

🎨 Visual analysis: patterns, contrasts, and presence

The floral background, vibrant with stylized Japanese-inspired flowers, contrasts with the stability of the figure. The deep green of the dress, the orange tones of the ground, the thick and marked features of the face create a contained emotional intensity. The rope in her hands evokes the invisible movement of the cradle – and symbolically, the transmission of peace.

💫 Symbolic reading: motherhood, faith, and calm

This portrait goes far beyond realism: it suggests the importance of comforting figures in a troubled world. The lullaby becomes the guardian of gentleness, a reassuring, almost sacred figure. Van Gogh said he wanted this painting to soothe like a gentle melody.

🖌️ Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

🎨 Oil on hand-stretched canvas
👩🎨 Faithful to the colors, patterns, and brushstroke of Van Gogh
📜 Delivered with certificate of authenticity
📐 Customizable sizes and framing options
🖼️ Perfect for lovers of vibrant and symbolic portraits

🏡 Decoration suggestion: a spiritual and warm touch

Ideal for: 👶 A child's room or a calming reading nook
🎁 Give to a young mother or an inspiring woman
💡 Pair with deep tones: pine green, carmine red, antique gold

✨ An invitation to tranquility

The Lullaby is more than a portrait: it is a presence that soothes and comforts. Treat yourself to an exceptional reproduction of this touching work, to bring balance and warmth to your interior.