À propos de l’œuvre
Nature morte avec chaudron et cruche en laiton, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · September 1885 · Nuenen, Netherlands
Cauldron and jug, F51Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A large sloping brass cauldron captures the light to the left of a green sandstone jug. In the foreground, potatoes spread out on a brown cloth and connect the two containers to the peasant world of Nuenen.
Look at the work
Dented metal, matte stoneware and potatoes come in three different materials
The cauldron tilts towards the viewer and shows its dark interior. Its handle, edge and bumps receive yellow-green touches; on the contrary, the jug remains straight, compact and almost monochrome.
Potatoes form an irregular band in the foreground. Their small ocher accents create a transition between the brown fabric, the copper of the cauldron and the black-green background.
Cauldron and jug F51/JH925 is a 65.5 × 80.5 cm oil on canvas painted in Nuenen in September 1885. The Van Gogh Museum preserves it under inventory s0052V1962.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The light does not illuminate the entire scene: it selects the edge of the cauldron, the shoulder of the jug and a few potatoes. Van Gogh thus constructs the volumes with an extremely limited palette.
The cauldron is deliberately unbalanced
Its oval opening is inclined and its body appears to rest on the fabric. This position makes the interior, the metal edge and the dented wall visible.
The jug provides a stable vertical
Its short collar and round handle stand out from the bottom with faint green undertones. It acts as a calm counterweight to the large overturned container.
Potatoes bring still life closer to everyday life
They are neither aligned nor idealized. Their dispersion, eyes and irregular shapes add terrestrial matter to the surfaces of metal and sandstone.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
F51/JH925, inventory s0052V1962 and format of 65.5 × 80.5 cm identify this large still life from September 1885.
Van Gogh mentions his still lifes at the end of September
In his correspondence with Theo, he points out several studies including potatoes, which places the work in an intensive phase of the genre.
Another image is below the visible layer
The technical catalog of the Van Gogh Museum indicates an earlier composition under the current painting, testimony to the reuse of the canvas.
The subject puts the painting to the test
Reflective brass, matte sandstone, tuber skin and fabric absorb light in different ways that Van Gogh translates without vibrant colors.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the inclination of the cauldron, its yellow-green reflections, the right jug, the scattered potatoes, the brown fabric and the black-green background.
- The Oval, Dark Cauldron Opening
- The metallic edge highlighted with yellow-green
- The round handle of the sandstone jug
- The potatoes distributed in the foreground
- The very smooth transition between objects and background
Work sheet
| Title | Cauldron and jug, F51 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | September 1885 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 65.5 × 80.5 cm |
| Inventory | F51· JH925· s0052V1962 |
| Conservation | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A deep still life of brass, sandstone and earth
Bronze green, brown, ocher, black and stone gray make up a strong work for a kitchen, a dining room or a contemporary rustic interior.
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 reproduction of the Van Gogh Museum was converted into a real WebP of 3,000 × 2,429 px from a file of 7,003 × 5,669 px, 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.
