À propos de l’œuvre
Deux chardons, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · August 1888 · Arles
Two Thistles, F447aReproduction of oil painting on canvas
Two large thistles stand at the side of a path, their dark leaves and purplish flowers cut out in front of yellow, green and red fields under a clear sky.
Look at the work
Two wild plants elevated to the rank of subject
The stems rise almost to the upper edge and form two irregular verticals. The pink-brown path crosses the foreground, while the countryside unfolds in colorful bands.
The leaves are constructed by touches of green, black and gray, blue. The red and purple flower heads respond to the warm accents of the fields and break the paleness of the sky.
Painted in Arles in August 1888, this oil on canvas measuring 55 × 45 cm is cataloged F447a/JH1551. The work belongs to a private collection.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
Van Gogh brings the gaze of an ordinary plant closer to the main architecture of the landscape. The pattern connects botanical study, path and agricultural extent.
Thistles construct the vertical format
Their high stems organize the entire canvas and force the eye to move from the ground to the sky.
The landscape remains synthetic
Fields, bushes and paths are reduced to bands of color that bring out the jagged leaves.
Complementary tones give shine
Dark greens, yellows, reds and purples reinforce each other without academic modeling.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
F447a/JH1551 must be distinguished from Thistles F447/JH1550, another canvas from August 1888 measuring 59 × 49 cm and belonging to the Niarchos collection.
F447a/JH1551
The dimensions of 55 × 45 cm and the two rods in the foreground identify this version in a particular collection.
Two paintings of thistles
Van Gogh painted F447 and F447a at the same time, compositions close but different in their framing and structure.
A roadside study
The painter treats a wild plant with the same attention as orchards, harvests or cultivated flowers.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy should preserve the serrated silhouette of the leaves, purplish flowers and colorful bands of the landscape without smoothing the touch.
- The two tall stems
- The serrated black green leaves
- Red-purple flowers
- The pink brown path
- Yellow and green fields
Work sheet
| Title | Two Thistles, F447a |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | August 1888 |
| Place of creation | Arles |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 55 × 45 cm |
| Inventory | F447a· JH1551 |
| Conservation | Private collection |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A powerful and rustic botanical motif
The vertical format is suitable for an entrance, bookcase or narrow wall. Deep greens, yellow and purple create an energetic natural presence.
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 available color reference measures 1,224 × 1,530 px; it has been kept at its native definition and encoded in real 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.
