À propos de l’œuvre
Nature morte, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · November 1884 · Nuenen
Still life with pottery and two bottles, F57Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Two bottles rise behind three ceramic containers: a decorated pot placed in a large terrine, a yellow jug and a white bowl. Greens, ochres and blacks give these ordinary objects an almost monumental presence.
Look at the work
Containers fit together and respond to each other in two rows
On the left, the small green pot is placed inside a large ocher terrine. On the right, the white bowl advances in the foreground; between them, the black bottle and the yellow jug occupy the back row.
The black green background remains very active, covered with visible brushstrokes. The white reflections on the glass, the yellow handle and the light outline of the bowl cut out the objects without isolating them from this dark material.
Still life with pottery and two bottles F57/JH539 is a 40 × 56.5 cm oil on canvas painted in Nuenen in November 1884. The Norton Simon Museum preserves it under inventory F.1972.44.P.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
Van Gogh constructs the whole thing with interlocking shapes and angular contours. The museum brings this simplification closer to the painter's interest in Japanese prints.
The pot placed in the terrine creates a double shape
Their two handles and two openings overlap. This complex structure balances the much simpler white bowl on the right.
Both bottles do not have the same weight
The black glass is narrow and shiny; the yellow jug is matte, wide and has a handle. Their contrast animates the background.
The white bowl opens a breath
Its gray green interior receives several reflections. Placed in front of the containers, it prevents the composition from becoming a single dark mass.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The Norton Simon Museum notice confirms November 1884, the format of 40 × 56.5 cm, the inventory F.1972.44.P and the references F57/JH539.
A still life painted during Nuenen's classes
The museum recalls that Van Gogh then gave lessons to a few students and sometimes painted compositions of objects alongside them.
Deliberately simplified contours
The pots and bottles are described by firm lines and irregular flat areas. This simplification reinforces their weight rather than seeking a perfect illusion.
A work that entered the foundation in 1972
The painting was acquired by the Norton Simon Foundation in September 1972 and has since been listed in inventory F.1972.44.P.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the decorated pot in the terrine, the black bottle, the yellow jug, the white bowl, the reflections and brushstrokes of the green background.
- The green pot decorated with blue patterns
- The large handle of the ocher terrine
- The clear black bottle label
- The yellow jug placed at the bottom
- The irregular white edge of the straight bowl
Work sheet
| Title | Still life with pottery and two bottles, F57 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | November 1884 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 40 × 56.5 cm |
| Inventory | F57 · JH539 · F.1972.44.P |
| Conservation | Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A deep still life of green, ocher and ivory
Bottle green, olive green, ocher, ivory and black make up a dense work for a dining room, a kitchen or an interior with raw materials.
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 documentary reproduction was preserved at its native resolution of 2155 × 1496 px 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.
