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Hand-painted oil reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's The Novel Reader, a dark-haired woman absorbed in a yellow-bound novel against a wall of vivid green
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The Novel ReaderVincent van Gogh, 1888 | Hand-painted oil reproduction or archival canvas print

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Van Gogh’s The Novel Reader (1888), hand-painted in oil, a woman absorbed in a book against a green ground. Available as a hand-painted oil or a fine-art print, made to order.

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SKU: VGW-VG656
Collection: Arles Office & Study Art Portraits Yellow Wall Art

About the original

Original work
The Novel Reader, 1888
Original dimensions
92.1 x 73 cm
Collection
source record
Image rights
Public domain
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Description

Van Gogh’s The Novel Reader, hand-painted in oil

Painted in Arles in 1888, this shows a woman with dark hair absorbed in reading a yellow-bound novel, set against a wall of vivid green with a row of books behind her. Van Gogh loved modern literature and painted several readers; here the strong green ground, black dress and yellow book ring against each other in bold, flat colour, giving the quiet, inward figure a striking, modern presence.

Our version is a hand-painted oil reproduction, brushed onto canvas by a senior studio artist so the reader and bold colour keep the character of the original.

Where a figure scene belongs

Quiet and striking, it suits a study, a library or a living room, and pairs well with books, wood and warm light.

Choose a hand-painted oil or a fine-art print

Order it as a hand-painted oil for genuine brushwork and impasto relief, finished by an experienced painter and made to order, or as an archival fine-art print for a smooth, even finish at a lower price. Select your size, orientation and framing above; every piece is prepared to your exact specification and inspected before it ships.

Reproduction specifications

Medium and productionHand-Painted Oil Reproduction: 2 to 4 weeks; Canvas Art Print: 2 to 4 business days
Size choices9 proportion-preserving options, including the museum-held original size
PresentationRolled, Stretched on chassis, Thin frame, Thick frame
CompositionOriginal aspect ratio preserved. The artwork is never cropped or stretched.
SourceDocumented museum open-access image and provenance record.

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The craft

The oil edition of this Van Gogh artwork is painted by hand on canvas. A canvas art print reproduces the image in ink, with the brushmarks visible in the picture rather than raised paint.

  • Oil editions painted individually by studio artists
  • Canvas prints reproduce the image on canvas
  • Individually quality-inspected before it leaves the studio
  • Made to order in your chosen size and presentation

Materials & Care

Materials

The oil reproduction is painted on cotton canvas; the art print is printed on canvas. Rolled canvas arrives without a stretcher. Stretched canvas is mounted on a wooden stretcher frame; thin and thick frames are separate presentation choices.

On request, the studio provides a certificate for your hand-painted reproduction; it certifies the studio's work, not an original by the artist.

Care

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid cleaning products, prolonged direct sunlight and damp conditions.

Sizing

Choose a size and presentation in the options above. Both editions keep the original image proportions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this painted?

In Arles in 1888. Van Gogh loved modern literature and painted several readers.

What is the style?

Bold, flat colour: a strong green ground, black dress and yellow book ringing against each other.

Which sizes and framing can I choose?

Pick your size and orientation on the product page, then choose rolled canvas, stretched canvas on a wooden frame, a thin frame or a thick frame.

Will I see my hand-painted piece before it ships?

Yes. For hand-painted oil orders we send you a photo of the finished canvas for approval before dispatch, and every piece is quality-checked first.

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