À propos de l’œuvre
Zinnias et géraniums dans un vase, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · Summer 1886 · Paris
Zinnias and geraniums in a vase, F241Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
An irregular bouquet of orange, yellow and white zinnias overflows from a green vase. A few red geraniums spread out to the sides, while the signature "Vincent" appears red in the lower right corner.
Look at the work
The flowers advance in colorful clusters in front of an almost black background
The round zinnias form the heart of the bouquet, but Van Gogh breaks all symmetry: a red stem plunges to the left, two orange flowers isolate to the right and the leaves rise in points to the upper edge.
The cylindrical vase, streaked with turquoise green and brown, rests on a dark saucer. The table is not a flat area: its red, green and ocher touches take up the colors of the bouquet and extend its vibration to the foreground.
Zinnias and geraniums in a vase F241/JH1134 is a Parisian still life from the summer of 1886, measuring 61 × 45.9 cm. Purchased in 1950, it is kept in Ottawa under number 5045.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
Van Gogh used flowers as a color laboratory during his first year in Paris. The dark background still retains the gravity of the Dutch works, but the orange-green and red-green accords announce a brighter palette.
The corollas are built in small radiant touches
Each zinnia has a compact center surrounded by short petals. The yellows, oranges, whites and salmon do not mix completely, which keeps the flowers distinct.
The bouquet deliberately overflows from its axis
Red geraniums and leaning flowers create several lateral exits. This asymmetry gives the impression of a bouquet observed in its natural state rather than composed with rigidity.
The green vase connects flowers and table
Its reflections take up the leaves while its red lines respond to the petals and the signature. It acts as a colored hinge between the two halves of the painting.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
F241/JH1134, the format of 61 × 45.9 cm and the number 5045 distinguish this vertical bouquet of F251, another vase of zinnias kept in the same museum.
The museum preserves two compositions of zinnias
F241 is vertical and combines zinnias and geraniums; F251 is horizontal and brings together zinnias with other flowers. The two close titles therefore designate different works.
"Vincent" closes the lower right corner
The red signature is fully integrated into the table keys. It responds to the geraniums placed on the left and the red accents of the vase.
Bouquets serve as chromatic exercises
In Paris, Van Gogh painted numerous flowers to try complementary oppositions and a clearer touch to contact with modern painting.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the individualized zinnias, the eccentric red geraniums, the black-brown background, the striated green vase, the multicolored table and the red signature.
- The large orange and yellow zinnias in the center
- The red geranium branch falling to the left
- The small white flowers between the warm masses
- The turquoise green streaks of the cylindrical vase
- The red signature in the lower right corner
Work sheet
| Title | Zinnias and geraniums in a vase, F241 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | Summer 1886 |
| Place of creation | Paris |
| Original technique | Oil on cardboard mounted on canvas |
| Dimensions | 61 × 45.9 cm |
| Inventory | F241 · JH1134 · no 5045 |
| Conservation | National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A deep bouquet of orange, green and red
Burnt orange, yellow, turquoise green, coral red and black brown create a dense accent for a dining room, entrance or living room with natural materials.
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 was converted into a true 2,230 × 3,000 px WebP from a 2,520 × 3,390 px file, 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.
