Men Unloading Coal Barges framed Van Gogh reproduction, hand-painted in oil on canvas

Vincent van Gogh was so much ahead of his time when he lived in Arles in 1888. This painting is a good example of that, looking at the very powerful colors. Also the relatively simple scenery and the thick brushstrokes to evoke emotions were very much post-impressionistic. Vincent had chosen his own creative path that would make him famous. Just not during his lifetime.

"Only I’m beginning more and more to look for a simple technique that perhaps isn’t Impressionist. I’d like to paint in such a way that if it comes to it, everyone who has eyes could understand it.”

We were very happy to find this 70-year-old Dutch frame on an auction. The grey tones make the colors of the painting even more powerful. And the feather like decorations have some green in it that highlight the greens in the painting. One of those lucky days where 1 + 1 = 3.

The wooden/plaster frame is in very good condition with just some very minor signs of ageing. Unless you live in Madrid near the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum you won’t have the chance to see the original painting everyday. This beautifully framed replica is probably your best alternative.

Frame size: 57 x 47 cm / 22.4 x 18.5 inch
Painting size: 28,5 x 38,5 cm / 11.2 x 15.1 inch