After Van Gogh's Peasant Family / Noontime Rest (After Millet)
Needlepoint / Tapestry copy (Textile art on canvas mesh) • Anonymous amateur textile crafter / After Vincent van Gogh's painted copy of Jean-François Millet's 'La Méridienne' (Noon Rest)
Style & Movement
Mid-century domestic craft / Post-Impressionist subject replication
Medium & Technique
Hand-stitched needlepoint embroidery using wool or cotton yarn in tent stitch or cross stitch on a gridded canvas support
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century (circa 1950s-1980s)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated approximately 24 x 30 inches in a horizontal rectangular format
Subject Description
A needlepoint reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's 1890 painting 'Noon Rest' (after Jean-François Millet), depicting three rural peasants resting from field labor next to a rustic table with implements and a pitcher.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The needlepoint stitching is tight, colors remain vibrant with minimal fading, and the textile is cleanly presented within its wooden frame.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80
Provenance History
Acquired through domestic secondary markets or family inheritance; standard home-crafted decorative needlework with no institutional provenance.
Art Historical Significance
Demonstrates the popular mid-20th-century domestic craft movement where famous masterpieces were commercially kitted out for home hobbyists to reproduce in thread, reflecting the democratization of art appreciation.
Notable Features
Faithful color translation of Van Gogh's vibrant post-impressionist palette into standardized yarn colors, neatly mounted and housed in a classic mid-century wooden frame.
Condition Issues
Minor dust accumulation on the glass surface and slight wear to the wooden picture frame corners; no visible holes, moth damage, or structural thread loss on the textile itself.
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct sunlight to prevent fiber degradation and color fading; ensure stable relative humidity and clean glass periodically using non-liquid methods near the wooden rabbet.
Collector Notes
Tapestry copy of original