À propos de l’œuvre
Roses, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · 1889 · Arles or Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Roses, F580Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A rose bush covered with white and pale pink flowers unfolds in a green garden: on this small canvas, Van Gogh circulates the gaze with curved touches which announce the rhythm of his landscapes of Saint-Rémy.
Look at the work
A flowering rose bush observed very closely
The branches start from the bottom of the composition and form a dense bush in the center. The roses appear in small touches of cream, pink and salmon, surrounded by blue-green leaves and almost black areas of shade.
On the left, a narrow path crosses the grass and disappears under the foliage. On the right, long, pointed tufts close the foreground. The absence of horizon transforms the garden into a continuous surface of greens.
The notice from the National Museum of Western Art dates the work to 1889 and leaves open its precise location: the last days in Arles or the start of the stay in Saint-Rémy. Its historical catalog also designates it as a rose bush in bloom.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The number P.1959-0193, the format of 33 × 41.3 cm and the references F580/JH1679 make it possible to identify this small canvas from the Matsukata collection.
Flowers without fixed contours
Each rose is born from a few thick, clear touches. The petals remain mixed with the movement of leaves and grass.
An almost depthless view
Van Gogh removes the sky and frames the bush closely. The path is the only element that makes you look back.
Very varied greens
Olive green, emerald, blue green and yellow make up the garden, while pale roses create resting points.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The Japanese collection sheet highlights in this work the development of the undulating touches which will characterize the Saint-Rémy period.
A location discussed
The museum remembers 1889 and indicates that the canvas could have been painted at the end of the Arlesian stay or at the beginning of the Saint-Rémy period.
Matsukata Collection
The work belongs to the ensemble brought together by Kôjiro Matsukata and bears the number P.1959-0193.
A small canvas
With 33 × 41.3 cm, Roses focuses its effect on the material of the flowers and the tight network of vegetation.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the irregularity of the flowers, the diversity of the greens and the continuity of movement between the rose bush, the path and the grasses.
- Creamy white and pale pink roses
- Blue-green leaves in the center
- The narrow path on the left
- The pointed tufts of the foreground
- The blue-black shadows under the flowers
Work sheet
| Title | Roses, F580 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | 1889 |
| Place of creation | Arles or Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 33 × 41.3 cm |
| Inventory | National Museum of Western Art P.1959-0193 · F580 · JH1679 |
| Conservation | National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
An intimate garden with deep greens
The horizontal format is suitable for a bedroom, entrance or reading corner. Sage green, cream, powder pink and blue green match light wood, linen and natural 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 Google Art Project image measured 2,924 × 2,345 px; it was converted into a real WebP at its native resolution, without 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.
