{"product_id":"portrait-of-adeline-ravoux-vincent-van-gogh","title":"Portrait of Adeline Ravoux - Vincent van Gogh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1890 portrait of Adeline Ravoux by Vincent van Gogh, featuring his signature impasto brushwork and a bold contrast of blue and gold tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in June 1890, this portrait depicts Adeline Ravoux, the daughter of the innkeeper at the Auberge Ravoux in Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh resided during the final weeks of his life. The work captures the young woman in profile, seated against a deep, textured blue background that contrasts with the golden tones of her hair and skin. Van Gogh employs his characteristic impasto technique, using rhythmic, directional brushstrokes to define the contours of her figure and the fabric of her dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette relies on the interplay between complementary hues. The intense blue of the background and the subject's attire pushes the warm, yellow-toned face forward, creating a sense of volume despite the relatively flat composition. The lighting is focused, illuminating the side of her face and hands while leaving the rest of the form in shadow. This approach reflects the artist's interest in the expressive potential of colour and line, moving away from strict realism toward a more subjective interpretation of his sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdeline Ravoux was thirteen years old at the time of this sitting. Van Gogh produced several portraits during his stay in Auvers-sur-Oise, often choosing local residents as his subjects. This specific piece demonstrates his ability to convey character through simplified forms and bold application of paint. The surface of the canvas remains active, with visible brushwork that records the physical process of painting. The work is a clear example of the artist's late style, where emotional resonance is achieved through the deliberate manipulation of pigment and light. It remains a significant record of the artist's final period of productivity, offering a glimpse into his interactions with the community in Auvers-sur-Oise shortly before his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-lodge-pierre-bonnard\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Lodge by Pierre Bonnard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/self-portrait-edouard-vuillard\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait by Edouard Vuillard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vincent van Gogh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115951882575,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115957911887,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115957944655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115957977423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115958010191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115958042959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115958075727,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115958108495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115958141263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115958174031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115958206799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115958239567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Adeline-Ravoux_Poster_CompositorV1_1791961145364.jpg?v=1791961445","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/portrait-of-adeline-ravoux-vincent-van-gogh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}