À propos de l’œuvre
Portrait de Madame Trabuc, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · September 1889 · Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
Portrait of Madame Trabuc, F631Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Jeanne Lafuy Trabuc appears in a lost profile, her body dark and her face gently lit against a lilac pink background. Van Gogh simplifies the outfit, the bun and the features to bring out a reserved, attentive and unprepared presence.
Look at the work
A dark silhouette placed on a background of lilac
The black bun top extends the vertical of the back. The profile turns to the left, clearly cutting the forehead, nose and chin against the light background; a few pink accents liven up the cheek and ear.
The blue-green color is treated in wide soft bands rather than textile details. At the neck, a small flower or light brooch punctuates the dark mass and leads the gaze towards the face.
The model's restraint arises from a very simple composition: few accessories, a contained range and a profile that seems absorbed in silent thought.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The Portrait of Madame Trabuc, F631/JH1777, is kept in the Hermitage Museum. The work measures approximately 64 × 49 cm and was painted in September 1889.
The profile organizes the entire reading
The line from forehead to chin is the most precise area of the canvas. The rest of the face is shaped by small pink, yellow and green touches which avoid an academic rendering.
A dress built in directions
The lines descend from the collar towards the chest then tilt over the shoulder. They give volume to the bust without multiplying folds or ornaments.
The background softens the contrast
Lilac pink is not uniform: cream, mauve and greenish touches circulate there. This light vibration prevents the dark silhouette from appearing mechanically cut.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
Portrait of Madame Trabuc F631/JH1777 was painted in Saint-Rémy in September 1889. It is today kept at the Hermitage Museum.
Jeanne Lafuy, wife of Charles Trabuc
Madame Trabuc was the wife of the head supervisor of the Saint-Paul asylum. Van Gogh thus painted the two members of the couple in distinct and deeply individualized portraits.
Canvas now mounted on panel
Painting is generally described as oil on canvas mounted on panel. This intervention belongs to the material history of the object, not to the painter's initial technique.
From the Van Gogh family to the Hermitage
The work went through Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, Vincent Willem van Gogh, the Thannhauser gallery then the Otto Krebs collection. It is now in the Hermitage Museum.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must retain the very dark bun, the precise profile, the pink and green skin tones, the deep blue dress, the small flower of the collar and the lilac background.
- The clear line of the profile facing left
- The black bun erected above the nape of the neck
- The brooch or light flower placed at the collar
- The purple and cream variations of the background
Work sheet
| Title | Portrait of Madame Trabuc, F631 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | September 1889 |
| Place of creation | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas mounted on panel |
| Dimensions | 64 × 49 cm |
| Inventory | Hermitage Museum · F631 · JH1777 |
| Conservation | Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
An intimate profile in dark blue and lilac pink
The vertical format finds its place in a bedroom, an entrance or a reading corner. Deep blue green and lilac match dark woods, natural linen and powder pink walls.
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 verified visual reference has been converted to a true WebP of 1,112 × 1,476 px, without artificial enlargement or cropping.
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.
