Poplars in autumn By Vincent Van Gogh
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Poplars in autumn By Vincent Van Gogh
Poplars in Autumn by Vincent van Gogh corresponds to Avenue of Poplars in Autumn, painted at Nuenen in October 1884. Tall poplar trees line an avenue and create a strong vertical rhythm through the narrow composition while the autumn foliage records Van Gogh’s growing interest in seasonal colour. Catalogued as F 122 / JH 522, the historical oil painting measures approximately 98.5 × 66 cm and belongs to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Alpha Art Gallery offers reproductions as canvas prints, fine art prints, framed prints and 100% hand-painted oil paintings.
An Early Autumn Study
The work belongs to Van Gogh’s Dutch period, before his encounter with Impressionism in Paris. Its colour is therefore more restrained than the brilliant landscapes he would paint later in Provence.
Even so, the autumn foliage gave him an opportunity to explore warmer seasonal colours and changing light.
Van Gogh Called It a Study
The Van Gogh Museum notes that Van Gogh himself did not regard this painting as a fully independent masterpiece. He referred to it as a rather large study.
That distinction is valuable because it reveals how many paintings now treated as complete artworks were originally part of his ongoing process of learning through repeated observation.
Light and Shadow Are Not Completely Naturalistic
The museum points out that the directions of some painted shadows are inconsistent. Van Gogh was already willing to adjust observed effects when constructing the image.
This helps place the painting between strict naturalistic study and the increasingly expressive use of colour and form that would characterize his later career.
Historical Artwork Details
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh |
|---|---|
| Official title | Avenue of Poplars in Autumn |
| Product title | Poplars in Autumn |
| Catalogue references | F 122 / JH 522 |
| Date | October 1884 |
| Created at | Nuenen, Netherlands |
| Original medium | Oil on canvas on panel |
| Dimensions | Approximately 98.5 × 66 cm |
| Genre | Autumn landscape |
| Current collection | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam |
| Museum object number | s0141M1977 |
Alpha Art Gallery offers reproductions rather than the original museum painting.
Choose Your Poplars in Autumn Reproduction
Its tall orientation makes it particularly suitable for narrow wall spaces. Choose canvas, fine art, framed presentation or a hand-painted oil reproduction.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Van Gogh paint the poplar avenue?
October 1884.
Where was it painted?
Nuenen in the Netherlands.
Where is the original?
The Van Gogh Museum.
How large is it?
Approximately 98.5 × 66 cm.
What did Van Gogh call it?
He described it as a rather large study rather than a fully finished independent work.
Is it Post-Impressionist?
It predates Van Gogh’s mature Post-Impressionist French period and belongs to his early Dutch development.
Can I order it on canvas?
Yes.
Is free worldwide shipping included?
Yes.
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