À propos de l’œuvre
Nature morte d'oranges et de citrons avec des gants bleus, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · January 1889 · Arles
Oranges, lemons and blue gloves, F502Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Nine citrus fruits fill a basket of wicker, framed by cypress branches and a pair of cobalt blue gloves signed "Vincent Arles 89".
Look at the work
A carefully composed-looking winter still life
Van Gogh painted this canvas shortly after his release from Arles hospital. Oranges and lemons are arranged in a low basket, their round shapes contrasting with the dry interlacing of the wicker and the needles of the dark branches placed behind.
Garden gloves occupy the lower right corner and introduce an intense blue among the yellows and greens. Their crumpled flexibility responds to firm fruits and a rigid basket. The red inscription in the corner clearly associates the place and year with the signature.
The composition seems natural, but each material has its own language: grainy skin, linear wicker, prickly needles and soft glove fabric.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
F502 is based on oppositions of texture and color that reproduction must maintain without standardizing the touch.
Nine different fruits
Oranges and lemons vary in size, color and outline. Blue and green lines reinforce several of their volumes.
A pair of gloves
The cobalt of the gloves is the main cold accent. Their folds and three brown bands suggest an object already in use.
Cypress branches
Dark branches extend behind the basket like a screen. Their elongated hands contrast with all round shapes.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
References F502/JH1664, inventory 2014.18.13 and the signature "Vincent Arles 89" precisely identify Washington's work.
After hospital
Van Gogh returned to work in January 1889 and chose several still lifes to return to a regular painting rhythm.
An "air of chic"
In a letter to Theo, the artist associates this composition with more elegant research, probably linked to the hope of selling his works.
2014.18.13
Paul and Rachel Mellon have long preserved the painting, now in the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The painter must differentiate between fruit, wicker, needles and fabric, while maintaining the balance between warm yellows and cobalt blue.
- The nine citrus fruits with irregular contours
- The blue and brown braiding of the basket
- Cypress branches placed in a fan shape
- The folds and bands of the cobalt blue gloves
- The red signature "Vincent Arles 89"
Work sheet
| Title | Oranges, lemons and blue gloves, F502 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | January 1889 |
| Place of creation | Arles |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 48 × 62 cm |
| Inventory | National Gallery of Art 2014.18.13 · F502 · JH1664 |
| Conservation | National Gallery of Art, Washington |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A luminous still life with a bright blue accent
The horizontal format is suitable for a kitchen, dining room or living room. Citrus fruits warm light walls while gloves interact with deep blues.
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 public domain reference image was reduced to 3000 × 2309 px and then converted to 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.
