À propos de l’œuvre
La Mairie d'Auvers-sur-Oise le 14 juillet, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · July 14, 1890 · Auvers-sur-Oise, France
Auvers-sur-Oise Town Hall on July 14Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
The small white town hall of Auvers appears between two rows of trees, decorated with tricolor flags and garlands for the national holiday. Van Gogh nevertheless paints a silent square, without crowds or parades.
Look at the work
A national holiday in a strangely calm village
The light facade closes the perspective in the center of the canvas. Two tall trees frame it like pillars, while barriers and ground lines lead towards the entrance. Red, white and blue pennants punctuate the dominant greens and yellows.
Van Gogh was staying at the Ravoux inn, located on the town hall square. On July 14, 1890, the building was decorated with flags for the national holiday, but the artist did not represent any inhabitants. The festive decor thus becomes a study of light, architecture and cold colors.
The flags announce the celebration, but the empty square retains the silent concentration of the landscapes of Auvers.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The composition is based on the flexible symmetry of the trees, the small central facade and the network of lines which crosses the foreground.
A guided perspective
Barriers, paths and trunks converge towards the town hall. The building seems modest, but its central position gives it all its importance.
Tricolor signs
The flags and roundels are painted in quick touches of red, white and blue. These little accents are enough to precisely date the scene.
A place without crowds
The absence of characters lets the large yellow and green areas breathe. Architecture and vegetation become the actors in the painting.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The work is cataloged F790 and JH2108. It belongs to a private collection and represents the place where Van Gogh resided in Auvers.
July 14, 1890
The flaunting of the town hall allows the motif to be directly associated with the national holiday, less than two weeks before the painter's death.
Facing the Ravoux Inn
Van Gogh occupied a small attic room in the inn located on this square. He regularly passed in front of the town hall during his stay.
A work in private hands
The painting was particularly known in the collection of Leigh B. Block in Chicago. It does not belong to the collections of the Musée d'Orsay.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The painter must respect the geometry of the facade, the numerous lines of the foreground and the small flags without hardening the touch.
- The white town hall and its blue-green roof in the center
- The trunks which frame the building and punctuate the depth
- Flags, roundels and tricolor garlands
- The yellows of the soil and the light greens of the vegetation
Work sheet
| Title | Auvers-sur-Oise Town Hall on July 14 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | July 14, 1890 |
| Place of creation | Auvers-sur-Oise, France |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 72 × 93 cm |
| Inventory | F790 · JH2108 · Private collection |
| Conservation | Private collection |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A clear and delicately decorated Auvers landscape
The horizontal format is suitable above a console, desk or small sideboard. Fresh greens and bright yellows easily accompany light oak, linen and cream 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 public domain reference exactly reproduces the F790 version. Its file of 1902 × 1482 px was converted to WebP at its original definition, 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.
