À propos de l’œuvre
Chaumières sur une colline, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · Around July 26, 1890 · Cordeville, Auvers-sur-Oise, France
Farms near AuversReproduction of oil painting on canvas
Thatched farms fit together at the foot of a field-covered hill. Van Gogh uses the panoramic format to tilt the diagonals of the houses towards the valley and unite architecture, vegetation and relief.
Look at the work
The roofs of Cordeville descend towards the valley
The houses occupy the entire central strip. Their gables, chimneys and large thatched roofs overlap without regular alignment. A first diagonal plunges towards the center, while a second goes up to the right and joins the fields of the hill.
In the foreground, grasses and fences are indicated by rapid lines. Behind the farms, the green-yellow plots go up almost to the upper edge. The sky remains a thin, poorly worked strip, which accentuates the compact character of the village.
Van Gogh does not separate farms from the landscape: the slopes of the roofs extend those of the fields and give the whole a common movement.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The L711 canvas can be recognized by its double square format, its very high horizon and the tight group of Cordeville trusses.
Two crossed diagonals
The opposing alignments of the cottages dig and then close the valley. This geometry organizes a deliberately cluttered scene.
Almost green roofs
The long brown, green and purple touches of the stubble take on the rhythm of the fields. The buildings thus seem to belong to the relief.
A surface left open
The National Gallery reports that the painting appears unfinished, particularly in the sky and near the horizon. These lighter areas must remain visible in faithful reproduction.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The National Gallery presents this 1890 work under the title Farms near Auvers. It belongs to Tate and has the loan number L711.
The hamlet of Cordeville
The scene depicts a small hamlet on the outskirts of Auvers-sur-Oise, known for its rural houses and old thatched roofs.
Among the latest paintings
The painting is generally located around July 26, 1890. Its exact status in the order of the very last works remains debated.
Loan from Tate, L711
C. Frank Stoop bequeathed the painting to the Tate in 1933. It is today presented at the National Gallery in London.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The painter must respect the panoramic format, the interlocking diagonals of the roofs and the deliberately less covered areas, without inventing missing details.
- The exact tangle of gables, chimneys and cottages
- The two large diagonals which lead towards the valley
- The yellow greens of the fields on the hill
- Light areas of the sky and horizon remained open
Work sheet
| Title | Farms near Auvers |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | Around July 26, 1890 |
| Place of creation | Cordeville, Auvers-sur-Oise, France |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 50.2 × 100.3 cm |
| Inventory | L711 · loan from the Tate |
| Conservation | National Gallery, London · near the Tate |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A panoramic village with a deeply rural character
The width of the canvas is suitable for a large living room wall, above a sideboard or bed. Yellow greens, blues and browns accompany stone, oak and natural textiles.
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 visual reference is the official high definition image from the National Gallery. It was converted to WebP at its original definition of 1920 × 933 px.
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.
