The Church at Auvers-sur-Oise By Vincent Van Gogh
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The Church at Auvers-sur-Oise By Vincent Van Gogh
The Church at Auvers-sur-Oise by Vincent van Gogh is one of the defining works from his final months in France. Painted between approximately 4 and 8 June 1890, the church rises above two curving paths beneath a deep, active sky. Van Gogh transforms the recognizable medieval building through forceful contour, colour and distorted movement rather than treating it as a neutral architectural record. Catalogued as F 789 / JH 2006, the historic oil-on-canvas painting measures approximately 93 × 74.5 cm and belongs to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
Important Catalogue Duplicate
FA-VG-81 represents the same historical painting already used for FA-VG-27, The Church At Auvers By Van Gogh.
If the product photographs are the same, the two SKUs should be regarded as duplicate ecommerce listings rather than different Van Gogh originals.
The Church of Auvers-sur-Oise
The building still exists in Auvers-sur-Oise and was constructed largely in the Gothic period with earlier Romanesque elements.
The Musée d’Orsay emphasizes that Van Gogh did not attempt to reproduce the church as a straightforward architectural document. The walls and roof seem to shift and bend, while the surrounding roads flow around the structure.
Expression Rather Than Impression
The museum contrasts Van Gogh’s treatment with Impressionist efforts to record changing light. The church remains recognizable, but colour and shape are manipulated to create an expressive image.
The two paths provide strong movement through the lower half of the composition, while the building occupies nearly the full height of the vertical canvas.
Historical Artwork Details
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh |
|---|---|
| Official title | The Church at Auvers-sur-Oise, View from the Chevet |
| Catalogue references | F 789 / JH 2006 |
| Date | 4–8 June 1890 |
| Created at | Auvers-sur-Oise, France |
| Original medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Approximately 93 × 74.5 cm |
| Genre | Architectural landscape |
| Current collection | Musée d’Orsay, Paris |
| Accession number | RF 1951 42 |
Alpha Art Gallery sells reproductions rather than the Musée d’Orsay original.
Choose Your Church at Auvers Reproduction
The strong portrait orientation works well as a tall canvas print, a framed fine art print or a hand-painted oil reproduction.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Van Gogh paint The Church at Auvers?
Between approximately 4 and 8 June 1890.
Where is the original?
The Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
How large is it?
Approximately 93 × 74.5 cm.
Is the church a real building?
Yes. Van Gogh based the work on the historic church at Auvers-sur-Oise.
Why does the building appear distorted?
Van Gogh prioritized expressive colour and form rather than a strictly photographic architectural rendering.
Is FA-VG-81 the same historical painting as FA-VG-27?
Yes.
Can I order a hand-painted version?
Yes.
Is worldwide shipping free?
Yes.
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