À propos de l’œuvre
Deux paysannes creusant, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · July 1885 · Nuenen, Netherlands
Two Peasant Women Digging, F96Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Two bent women work in an open field, one almost in profile and the other leaning towards her. Known documentary photography is monochrome: it allows you to precisely read the silhouettes, gestures and organization of the terrain, without inventing an unattested palette.
Look at the work
Two dark silhouettes gathered in the middle of the field
The woman on the left folds towards the ground, surrounded by her skirt and arms. The one on the right moves her torso diagonally and directs her tool or hands towards the same work area.
An oval basket rests in the foreground. The field occupies almost the entire height under a clear sky; a low line of trees and buildings alone marks the horizon.
Two Peasant Women Digging F96/JH878 is an oil on canvas mounted on a 39 × 55 cm panel painted in Nuenen in July 1885. The work belongs to a private collection.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
Even deprived of color, the composition reveals a strong opposition between the luminous sky and the almost black figures. Van Gogh converges their bodies and the basket towards a work center located in the lower half.
The two bodies form an asymmetrical pair
The left figure is compact and rounded; the one on the right is higher and oblique. This difference avoids repetition while showing a common task.
The basket fixes the foreground
Its clear oval shape interrupts plant masses and establishes depth. It also suggests harvesting without adding any external narrative to the work.
The sky enlarges the silhouettes
The upper light strip is almost half the format. The black backs are cut out with almost graphic force.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
F96/JH878 should not be confused with F97/JH876, Two Peasant Women digging up potatoes from the Kroeller-Müller Museum: formats, months, layout and collection differ.
F96, a painting from July 1885
The catalog gives a format of 39 × 55 cm and a canvas support mounted on panel. The composition today belongs to a private collection.
A monochrome public reference
The available photographic reproduction solidly informs the values, contours and general touch, but it does not allow the exact colors of the painting to be affirmed.
One of Nuenen's worker studies
During the summer of 1885, Van Gogh multiplied drawings and oils of people digging, harvesting or tying wreaths in order to better translate the gesture.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
Reproduction must respect the monochrome reference: two distinct silhouettes, the oval basket, field density, horizon line and gray transitions, without arbitrarily assigning colors to the original.
- The rounded back of the left figure
- The diagonal of the right figure
- The oval basket in the foreground
- The low horizon line
- The contrast between light sky and dark clothes
Work sheet
| Title | Two Peasant Women Digging, F96 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | July 1885 |
| Place of creation | Nuenen, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas mounted on panel |
| Dimensions | 39 × 55 cm |
| Inventory | F96 · JH878 |
| Conservation | Private collection |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A graphic rural scene in black, gray and white
The horizontal format is suitable for an office, a library, a hallway or a deliberately monochrome decoration. Its strong silhouettes interact with black wood, metal, concrete and unbleached 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 monochrome public reference of 1400 × 938 px has been retained at its native size and standardized to true WebP, without artificial enlargement or colorization.
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.
