À propos de l’œuvre
Deux femmes dans les bois, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · August 1882 · The Hague, Netherlands
Two women in the woods, F1665Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Two women dressed in dark advance among tall green and brown trunks. The figure in the foreground, loaded with a light cloth, turns slightly while his companion sinks into the undergrowth.
Look at the work
Two silhouettes in a vertical forest
The nearest woman occupies the lower half of the canvas. Her black dress is cut out on the ocher path; a hat or shawl frames her face almost entirely in the shadows.
Further on, a second silhouette is placed between the trunks. The trees form a succession of vertical green, yellow and red bands, while the ground is painted in wide, curved touches.
Two Women in the Woods F1665/JH181 is an oil on paper mounted on a 35 × 24.5 cm panel painted in The Hague in August 1882. It belongs to a private Parisian collection.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The scene combines the study of figures and the study of the forest. Dark dresses offer stable masses in the middle of a network of vertical trunks whose colors animate the entire background.
The first woman stops her gaze
Its almost black body forms a large triangular silhouette. The small light package she wears becomes the brightest point in the central area.
The second figure creates depth
Smaller and higher in the image, it indicates distance. Its color partly blends in with the trees, which accentuates its distance.
The trunks become bands of color
Van Gogh does not describe every bark. It juxtaposes olive green, yellow, red-brown and black to build a dense but vibrant forest.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The references F1665/JH181, the paper support and the dimensions of 35 × 24.5 cm identify this version from 1882. It belongs to the group of undergrowth studies carried out around The Hague.
Figures in the woods from 1882
Van Gogh painted and drew several women under the trees during the summer. Variations include a girl in white and edge studies.
Oil on paper
The paper, then fixed on a panel, allows rapid work in front of the pattern. The modest dimensions reinforce the character of study taken from life.
A work preserved in Paris
The catalogs place the painting in a particular Parisian collection. It is therefore not attached to a public museum.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the large black dress in the foreground, the light package, the second woman between the trees, the colored vertical trunks and the ocher path which crosses the undergrowth.
- The dark silhouette of the woman in the foreground
- Light linen held against the body
- The second woman smaller and distant
- Green, yellow and red-brown trunks
- The ocher path shaped by large touches
Work sheet
| Title | Two women in the woods, F1665 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | August 1882 |
| Place of creation | The Hague, Netherlands |
| Original technique | Oil on paper mounted on panel |
| Dimensions | 35 × 24.5 cm |
| Inventory | F1665 · JH181 |
| Conservation | Private collection, Paris |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A vertical undergrowth in olive, ocher and deep brown
The vertical format is suitable for an entrance, bookcase or narrow wall. Earthy greens and browns accompany dark wood, leather 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 reference of 2774 × 3621 px has been reduced to 2298 × 3000 px and converted to a true WebP to provide detailed zoom 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.
