À propos de l’œuvre
Dortoir de l'hôpital d'Arles, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · April 1889 · Arles Hospital
The Dormitory of Arles Hospital, F646Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A long dormitory lined with white beds stretches behind a black stove; patients, nurses and pale green partitions punctuate a deliberately unstable perspective.
Look at the work
Hospital space seen from inside
After his crisis in December 1888, Van Gogh stayed several times in the Arles hospital. Here he represents the men's room from one end: two rows of beds and partitions lead towards the back, while the ceiling beams further accelerate the perspective.
The large central stove shares the foreground. Around him, the seated patients form a dark group; further on, standing figures and two nuns occupy the corridor. The orange-red of the ground contrasts with the greens, blue-grays and slightly lilac whites of the walls.
The room is described precisely, but its inclined lines, exaggerated depth and isolated figures also reflect the physical experience of confinement.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
This composition is based on a long and slightly off-axis perspective: making it too regular would make an essential part of its tension disappear.
Two lines of beds
The lower partitions repeat on either side and quickly diminish towards the bottom. They structure the room while visually separating patients.
The stove as a pivot
The black mass of the stove and its vertical pipe organize the foreground. Around it, chairs and figures form an irregular circle.
Red versus green
The orange floor is framed by water greens and gray blues. This opposition colors a place that Van Gogh could have treated in a dull range.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
F646/JH1686 is the large interior view of the hospital, to be distinguished from The Court of Arles Hospital F519 painted during the same period.
F646 · JH1686
The painting is dated April 1889, during Van Gogh's last weeks in Arles before his departure for Saint-Rémy.
Interior and courtyard
Oskar Reinhart acquired the room and the view of the courtyard separately, then brought the two paintings together in his collection in 1925.
Am Roemerholz
The work belongs to the Swiss Confederation and is kept in the Oskar Reinhart "Am Römerholz" collection in Winterthur.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The reproduction must balance the architectural design, discreet silhouettes and floor material in order to maintain the expressive depth of the room.
- The convergence of beams, partitions and floor lines
- The black mass of the stove and its pipe
- The difference between seated patients and standing figures
- The two nuns placed towards the back
- The contrast of the orange floor with the greens and blues gray
Work sheet
| Title | The Dormitory of Arles Hospital, F646 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | April 1889 |
| Place of creation | Arles Hospital |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 72 × 91 cm |
| Inventory | Oskar Reinhart Collection "Am Römerholz" · F646 · JH1686 |
| Conservation | Oskar Reinhart "Am Roemerholz", Winterthur |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A serious interior scene with muted colors
The horizontal format deploys a great depth and is suitable for a desk, a library or a quiet living room. Gray greens and orange earths interact with dark wood 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 image was reduced to 3000 × 2396 px and then converted to 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.
