The museum record
The Metropolitan Museum of Art records this work as Roses, by Vincent van Gogh. The object facts below come from the museum’s collection record. They describe the original object; a reproduction can have different dimensions.
| Detail | Museum record |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh |
| Date | 1890 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Original dimensions | 36 5/8 x 29 1/8 in. (93 x 74 cm) |
| Collection | The Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Collection, Gift of Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg, 1993, Bequest of Walter H. Annenberg, 2002 |
Look at the composition
Notice the contrast between the light flower shapes, the green field around them and the darker stems and leaves. The vase anchors the lower part of the picture, while the blossoms spread across much of its height. The image offers both an overall floral shape and smaller marks to examine close up.
Compare the pale petals with the white or cream material you might use around the reproduction. A border or mat can change the apparent relationship between those light areas. Look at the entire image as well as a close detail so that the print size supports the part of the picture you enjoy most.
Plan a reproduction
The upright arrangement gives you a useful alternative to a wide landscape. Begin with the full composition and compare outside frame sizes using paper templates. Check the vase and the outer flowers carefully if a printing service proposes a crop.
Open the museum record for the available image and source details. Inspect the file you download, compare its actual proportions with your paper, and confirm the printer’s requirements before ordering a reproduction.
Image source
The Met currently identifies this object’s image as public domain and makes its Open Access images available under CC0. Follow the collection link to inspect the museum’s available image files and current object record.