À propos de l’œuvre
Portrait de Gauguin, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · Around December 1, 1888 · Arles
Portrait of Gauguin, F546Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Seen from behind and in profile, Paul Gauguin wears a large red beret which dominates almost his entire head; this small study on jute captures less an official pose than a presence observed in the Arles workshop.
Look at the work
Gauguin seen over the shoulder
The model turns her face to the right. The forehead, nose and beard are cut into a dark profile, while the red beret forms a large triangular mass above the ear.
The green coat occupies the lower half and almost merges with the yellow-green background. A small blue and yellow rectangle at the top left, as well as an orange shape on the right, are enough to suggest the interior.
The work is today cataloged by the Van Gogh Museum as Portrait of Gauguin, painted around December 1, 1888 during the nine weeks when the two artists shared the Yellow House. The identification is based in particular on the beret known from photographs by Gauguin.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The small format of 37 × 33 cm, the oil applied to jute and the inventory s0257V1962 correspond to F546, work without number in the Hulsker catalog.
A portrait without frontality
Van Gogh refuses the direct gaze: the shoulder and the back of the neck act as a screen, as if Gauguin had been seized in the middle of an activity.
The beret as a signal
The red shape immediately concentrates attention and allows you to identify the silhouette despite the very basic shape of the face.
A rough material
The frame of the jute remains visible under the thick, matte touches. This surface reinforces the rapid and experimental nature of the study.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
This portrait is a rare document on the cohabitation of Van Gogh and Gauguin in Arles at the end of 1888.
Burlap
The coarse support is linked to the materials used by the two painters during their joint stay and gives the painting its very visible texture.
Gauguin's red beret
The shape of the headgear resembles that worn by Gauguin in photographs; the museum nevertheless preserves the complex history of the attribution of the canvas.
Before the December breakup
Dating around December 1 places the study a few weeks before Gauguin's departure and Van Gogh's crisis of December 23.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must retain the roughness of the jute, the profile almost sculpted by shadow and the delicate balance between the red of the beret and the greens of the coat.
- The big red beret
- The dark profile turned right
- Ear surrounded by blue gray
- The very thick green coat
- The small blue and yellow rectangle at the bottom
Work sheet
| Title | Portrait of Gauguin, F546 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | Around December 1, 1888 |
| Place of creation | Arles |
| Original technique | Oil on burlap |
| Dimensions | 37 × 33 cm |
| Inventory | Van Gogh Museum s0257V1962 · F546 · without JH number |
| Conservation | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A compact portrait with deep colors
The almost square format is suitable for a bookcase, desk or portrait wall. Dark red, olive green, gray yellow and blue match dark wood and sober interiors.
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 Van Gogh Museum photograph measured 5,361 × 5,986 px; it was reduced to 2,687 × 3,000 px and converted into a real WebP.
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.
