À propos de l’œuvre
Nature morte avec pot de gingembre et oignons, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · September 1885 · Nuenen, Netherlands
Still life with ginger pot and onions, F104aReproduction of oil painting on canvas
A large pot of green sandstone stands behind three onions placed on a table. The scene is very dark, but the yellow, brown and orange peels capture the light and give these ordinary objects a monumental presence.
Look at the work
A massive pot and three onions in brown chiaroscuro
The pot occupies the center left and rises almost to the upper edge. Its thick collar, rounded shoulder and gray-green highlights barely stand out from the bottom.
A large open onion rests on the left, while two smaller bulbs group together on the right. Dry peels form tips and curls that liven up the table line.
Still life with ginger pot and onions F104a/JH924 is an oil on canvas of 34.5 × 49.5 cm, painted in Nuenen in September 1885. Given by Herman Levy in 1984, it belongs to the McMaster Museum of Art in Hamilton.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
Van Gogh contrasts the stability of the vertical pot with the irregularity of the onions. The light remains concentrated near the table, so that shapes, reflections and peels gradually emerge from the darkness.
The pot acts as an architectural mass
Its simple volume organizes the entire composition. Greens, grays and browns shape the ceramic without regular outline.
The peels capture the light
The large onion on the left receives the brightest yolks. The fragments of skin surrounding it prolong its movement on the table.
The background and the objects remain linked
The shadows of the pot blend into the black-brown of the background. Only the collar, the shoulder and a few reflections allow us to reconstruct its volume.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
References F104a/JH924, the September 1885 dating and the McMaster Museum collection distinguish this painting from other still lifes in a ginger pot.
A still life painted in Nuenen
The work precedes Van Gogh's departure for Antwerp. Its dark and earthy range still fully belongs to the research of the Brabant period.
Everyday objects observed without decoration
The pot and onions are placed very close to the viewer, without narrative accessories. Their shape, weight and texture constitute the real subject.
A donation from Herman Levy in 1984
The McMaster Museum of Art preserves the painting in the legacy of collector Herman Levy, an important ensemble donated to the university.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
Reproduction must retain the large dark green pot, its luminous neck, the large open onion, the two bulbs on the right, the dry peels and the very fine transitions of the black-brown background.
- The thick neck of the sandstone pot
- Green-gray reflections on the ceramic
- The big yellow onion on the left
- Curved peels on the table
- The almost black brown chiaroscuro
Work sheet
| Title | Still life with ginger pot and onions, F104a |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | September 1885 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 34.5 × 49.5 cm |
| Inventory | F104a · JH924 · 1984.007.0058 |
| Conservation | McMaster Museum of Art, Hamilton |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A deep still life in brown, sandstone green and ocher yellow
This intimate composition is suitable for a kitchen, dining room, office or interior with natural materials. Its dark hues bring depth without garish color.
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 historical reference of 2526 × 1770 px has been retained at its native size and 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.
