The Church at Auvers (1890) — Vincent van Gogh
A village church, charged like a storm. Van Gogh distills Auvers-sur-Oise into vibrating blues and indigos, faceting the Gothic rooflines against a restless sky. Forking paths, a small passerby, and fields of electric colour turn quiet architecture into a deeply felt, late masterpiece.
Why it captivates
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Late Van Gogh intensity — painted in the final months, colour and emotion in full voice.
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Living architecture — the church rendered in rhythmic, faceted strokes.
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Expressive sky — cobalt and ultramarine driving atmosphere and mood.
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Symbolic pathways — diverging tracks that pull the eye (and the heart) forward.
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Decor-friendly palette — blues, violets, and warm earths that anchor a room.
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Statement artwork — instantly recognisable, quietly powerful.
What you’ll see
A steep-roofed church set slightly off-kilter, its buttresses and gables outlined by vibrating strokes. The cobalt sky churns above; ochre paths split and rejoin around the foreground figure. Up close: dense, tactile brushwork. From a step back: a luminous, architectural silhouette.
A richer historical frame
Painted in 1890 at Auvers-sur-Oise, shortly after Van Gogh left Saint-Rémy, this canvas captures his late, post-Impressionist language—heightened colour, insistent line, and spiritual charge applied to everyday subjects. The parish church becomes not just a landmark, but a state of mind.
Choose your finish
🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.
💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
Size (W × H)
636 × 841 mm (approx. 25.04 × 33.11 in)
Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).
Specifications
Feature |
Details |
Title |
The Church at Auvers |
Artist |
Vincent van Gogh |
Date |
1890 |
Historical Context |
Painted at Auvers-sur-Oise during Van Gogh’s final months; a hallmark of his late style |
Print Size |
636 mm (W) × 841 mm (H) |
Available Finishes |
Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails |
Paper Weight |
160 gsm archival matte |
Laminate |
2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation) |
Canvas Weight |
395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
Inks |
Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
Optional Hang Rails |
Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days) |
Origin |
Printed in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Van Gogh admirers & collectors
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Lovers of architectural subjects with expressive colour
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Stylists building blue-forward, artful spaces
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Educators & students of post-Impressionism
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Gift-givers seeking iconic, soul-stirring art
Our Commitment
Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.
Let Van Gogh’s cobalt sky light your room—order your fine-art print of The Church at Auvers today.