À propos de l’œuvre
Récolte de pommes de terre (cinq chiffres, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · August 1883 · The Hague, Netherlands
Potato harvest (five figures), F9Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Five workers are distributed along a field in an exceptionally panoramic format. Leaning, kneeling or standing, they compose a series of gestures devoted to pulling out and collecting potatoes.
Look at the work
A working line at ground height
On the left, two figures lean towards the tubers; in the center, a kneeling person collects the harvest while another stands up. A fifth silhouette continues the work on the right.
The faces remain poorly individualized. Dark clothing, brown ground and light bags or baskets above all build a collective rhythm under a band of pale sky.
Potato harvest (five figures) F9/JH385 is a 39.5 × 94.5 cm oil on canvas painted in The Hague in August 1883. This panoramic composition belongs to a private collection in Hamburg.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The very elongated relationship of the canvas forces the gaze to successively travel through each worker. Van Gogh places no hero at the center: the real subject is the repetition of gestures.
The five bodies punctuate the width
Each silhouette adopts a different position, from a strongly curved back to an almost vertical station. This variety avoids any monotony in the frieze.
The horizon remains very high
Most of the canvas belongs to the field and figures. The clear sky forms only a narrow band that loosens heads and shoulders.
Tones connect men to the earth
Brown, black, faded blue and ocher circulate clothes on the ground. The characters seem literally inscribed in the material of the field.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The English title of the catalog is Potato Digging (Five Figures). The correct translation therefore refers to five human figures, not "five digits". The references of the work are F9 and JH385.
Five figures, not five figures
The number designates the five workers visible in the field. The French wording has been corrected to restore the meaning of the documentary title.
A canvas 94.5 cm wide
The panoramic ratio is unusual in early Van Gogh oils. It allows him to deploy the stages of work across the entire width.
A study of peasant labor
In The Hague, Van Gogh regularly drew and painted workers of the dunes and fields. He looks for simple poses that convey the weight and repetition of the work.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must retain the five distinct silhouettes, their curved positions, the long brown field, the blue-black accents of the clothing and the narrow light strip of the sky.
- The five figures divided into friezes
- The variety of work gestures
- Light potatoes on the ground
- The very elongated panoramic format
- The band of pale sky
Work sheet
| Title | Potato harvest (five figures), F9 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | August 1883 |
| Place of creation | The Hague, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 39.5 × 94.5 cm |
| Inventory | F9 · JH385 |
| Conservation | Private collection, Hamburg |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A human panorama in brown, black and muted blue
The very horizontal format is suitable above a sideboard, desk or bench. The earths and extinct blues interact with raw wood, black metal, linen and light stone.
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 3075 × 1216 px has been reduced to 3000 × 1186 px and converted to a real WebP for 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.
