À propos de l’œuvre
Verger en fleurs, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · April 1889 · Arles
Orchard in bloom, F511Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Plum trees with blue-purple trunks unfold on a carpet of green grass, their white and pink flowers almost confused with the clear sky. A low wall, a red roof and small figures give the scale of this Provençal orchard.
Look at the work
A dense flowering where branches, flowers and sky respond to each other
The first row of trees forms a dark arabesque that runs the full width. Each trunk is divided into fine branches, covered with small touches of cream, pink, pale blue and yellow.
The ground is organized in green and blue bands which rise towards the low wall. On the right, two figures are inserted between the trees, while a white cloud and a smoking roof animate the horizon line.
Orchard in Flowers F511/JH1386 is an oil on canvas of 73.2 × 93.1 cm dated April 1889 in Arles. Preserved at the Van Gogh Museum under number s0038V1962, the canvas represents a plum orchard.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The composition combines a very defined framework and a surface almost entirely fragmented by the touch. Dark trunks give structure; flowers, grass and sky create vibration.
The blue-purple trunks organize the depth
The first tree stands out clearly, then the silhouettes diminish towards the bottom. Repeated curves construct perspective without resorting to long straight lines.
The flowers are never laid in uniform white
Cream, pink, yellow, blue and small reserves of canvas differentiate the bouquets. This variety allows flowering to remain readable in front of the clear sky.
The ground contrasts vertical touches with sinuous branches
The grass in the foreground is painted in short, erect lines. Their tight rhythm stabilizes the freer network of branches above.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
F511/JH1386, inventory s0038V1962 and dimensions 73.2 × 93.1 cm identify this plum orchard preserved in Amsterdam.
Van Gogh clarifies that these are plum trees
Around Arles, he painted several species of fruit trees in flower: apricot trees, almond trees, apple trees, peach trees and, in this canvas, plum trees.
He took the painting to Saint-Rémy and reworked it from memory
Dissatisfied with the first state, Van Gogh takes the work away from the motif. He then explains that he found a better way to express the harmony of tones.
The painting joined Theo at the end of September 1889
The history of the museum indicates that Van Gogh sent him from Saint-Rémy to his brother. She then remained with the family before joining the Vincent van Gogh Foundation.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the blue-purple trunks, the bouquets of multicolored flowers, the strips of grass, the pink low wall, the two small figures, the red roof and the white cloud in the turquoise sky.
- The large curved trunk placed slightly to the left
- Cream, pink and blue flowers on each branch
- The two figures visible between the trees on the right
- The green and yellow streaks of the foreground
- Red roof and white plume near the horizon
Work sheet
| Title | Orchard in bloom, F511 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | April 1889 |
| Place of creation | Arles |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 73.2 × 93.1 cm |
| Inventory | F511· JH1386· s0038V1962 |
| Conservation | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A panoramic flowering between emerald green and turquoise blue
Prairie green, purple blue, cream, powder pink and turquoise give freshness to a living room, bedroom or widely lit room.
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 heritage image of the Van Gogh Museum was prepared as a real WebP of 3,000 × 2,353 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.
