À propos de l’œuvre
Le perroquet vert, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · 1886 · Paris
The Green Parrot, F14Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A green parrot is perched on a dark support, one wing widely extended behind it. The light body, black wing and pink-brown background produce a strange silhouette, immediately readable and almost theatrical.
Look at the work
Open wing transforms bird study into monumental form
The parrot's body occupies the center, head turned towards the viewer. Behind him, the dark wing rises diagonally and extends almost to the right edge, giving the animal an unexpected fullness.
The black support and light fabric in the foreground stabilize the pose. Small red touches appear around the wing and tail, while the yellow green of the plumage stands out against the pinkish-brown background.
The Green Parrot is traditionally cataloged under F14/JH1193 as an oil on canvas mounted on a 48 × 43 cm panel, dated 1886 and kept in a private collection. The attribution to Van Gogh remains debated.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The painting is based on great contrasts rather than a careful description of each feather. The opposition of green and red-brown, light body and black wing organizes the entire image.
The wing creates a dominant diagonal
It starts from the center of the body and rises to the right. This very dark shape enlarges the silhouette and introduces tension that the vertical support retains.
The plumage is constructed by colored masses
Lime green, gray green and yellow are placed in large touches. A few more precise accents around the eye and beak are enough to orient the head.
The warm background increases the contrast
Pink-brown and red markings complement green. Their warmth moves the bird's body forward while the wing merges in places with the dark area on the left.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
F14/JH1193, the format of 48 × 43 cm and the mention of a canvas mounted on a panel are the main references associated with this work in a private collection.
An attribution reported with caution
The work appears in reasoned lists under the references F14 and JH1193, but several modern inventories indicate that its attribution to Van Gogh is discussed.
A canvas fixed on a panel
The iconographic notice describes an oil painting on canvas mounted on panel, an assembly which stiffens the support and distinguishes the object from a simply stretched canvas.
A rare Parisian animal study
The isolated bird and the open wing constitute an unusual subject overall traditionally linked to the Parisian stay of 1886.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the silhouette of the parrot, the black wing outstretched, the frontal gaze, the support, the green tail, the red accents and the pink-brown background.
- Head turned towards the viewer
- The large dark triangle of the open wing
- The yellow greens of the body and tail
- The black support that crosses the foreground
- The transition from black background to pink-brown
Work sheet
| Title | The Green Parrot, F14 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | 1886 |
| Place of creation | Paris |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas mounted on panel |
| Dimensions | 48 × 43 cm |
| Inventory | F14 · JH1193 |
| Conservation | Private collection |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A singular presence of green, black and pink-brown
Parrot green, black, yellow, dark red and earth pink make up an expressive image for a cabinet, an eclectic living room or a library.
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 best reference in the public domain was kept at 2,520 × 2,880 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.
