Van Gogh "Portrait of a Woman with Red Ribbon" Cushion — 4 Sizes, With or Without Eco Insert, Spun Polyester, Machine Washable
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Van Gogh's "Portrait of a Woman with Red Ribbon" on Spun Polyester. Four Sizes. With or Without an Eco Recycled Insert. A Museum-Quality Fine Art Cushion for the Home or Office.
Available in 14"×14" · 16"×16" · 18"×18" · 20"×20" · With or without eco recycled polyester insert · 100% spun polyester cover · Beige metal-head zipper · Insert 3" larger than cover for extra plushness · Machine washable · Cover and insert shipped separately · From $35.41
Quick Answer: A decorative cushion featuring Van Gogh's Portrait of a Woman with Red Ribbon printed on 100% spun polyester. Available in 4 sizes (14"×14" to 20"×20") and in two configurations — with an eco recycled polyester insert (oversized by 3" for extra plushness) or without insert (cover only). Beige metal-head zipper closure. Machine washable. Cover and insert shipped separately. Prices from $27.99 (14"×14" without insert) to $41.99 (20"×20" with insert).
Van Gogh's Portrait of a Woman with Red Ribbon is an intimate character study — a woman in three-quarter profile, the red ribbon at the collar creating the composition's key accent, the face rendered in Van Gogh's characteristic directional impasto brushwork that gives his portraits their quality of psychological presence. Painted circa 1885, it belongs to the Nuenen period, when Van Gogh was developing the dense, earthy palette and the intense personal scrutiny of his subjects that would later evolve into the luminous, expressive style of his Arles and Saint-Rémy works.
As a cushion print, the portrait brings fine art into the domestic space at a functional scale — not a reproduction that hangs on the wall at a distance but a tactile object that sits at arm's reach on a sofa, reading chair, or bed. The spun polyester construction holds the print colours with the clarity and warmth of a fabric that has some cotton-like body — it does not have the synthetic sheen of standard polyester, but the matte, slightly textured surface of spun yarn that makes the Van Gogh impasto print read naturally rather than digitally.
All 8 Variants — Four Sizes, With and Without Insert.
| Size | With Eco Insert | Without Insert (Cover Only) | Insert Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14"×14" | $35.41 | $27.99 | 17"×17" — 3" larger than cover |
| 16"×16" | $33.99 | $28.99 | 19"×19" — 3" larger than cover |
| 18"×18" | $36.99 | $29.99 | 21"×21" — 3" larger than cover |
| 20"×20" | $41.99 | $33.99 | 23"×23" — 3" larger than cover |
Which to choose: Select With Insert if you want the complete, ready-to-use cushion — the eco recycled insert is included and comes vacuum-packed separately; the insert is 3" larger than the cover, so the cushion is visibly fuller and plumper than an exactly-sized insert would produce. Select Without Insert if you already have a quality insert, prefer a specific fill type, or want to use the cover over an existing cushion.
About the Painting — Van Gogh's Portrait of a Woman with Red Ribbon.
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) painted Portrait of a Woman with Red Ribbon during his Nuenen period — the years he spent in the Dutch village of Nuenen where he focused intensely on portraits of local people, peasants, and workers. The painting belongs to the same body of work that produced The Potato Eaters (1885): earthy, honest, characterful portraits in a subdued palette that reveals personality and humanity through the texture of the paint itself.
The red ribbon is the painting's compositional key — a single saturated accent against the muted warm tones of the face and background, drawing the eye to the subject's collar and creating the visual energy that gives the portrait its immediate presence. Van Gogh's characteristic brushwork is visible in the portrait's surface texture: directional strokes that model the face three-dimensionally and give the figure a physical presence rarely achieved in flat photographic reproduction. On a cushion at 18"×18" or 20"×20", the portrait is experienced at a scale close to its original size — the brushwork visible, the red ribbon immediate, the face intimate.
Public domain: Van Gogh died in 1890. All of his works are in the public domain worldwide — this cushion reproduces the painting with full legal right. The print is a direct reproduction of the original work.
Construction — Spun Polyester Cover, Eco Recycled Insert, Metal Zipper.
SPUN POLYESTER COVER
Cotton-Like Body — Print-Vivid Surface
Spun polyester is made from short polyester fibres spun into yarn — unlike filament polyester, which produces a smooth, slightly shiny surface, spun polyester has a matte, lightly textured surface with cotton-like body. It holds print colour with high fidelity while maintaining a natural, non-synthetic appearance. For a fine art print like a Van Gogh portrait, the matte spun polyester surface allows the warm tones and earthy palette to read accurately without synthetic sheen altering the colour character.
ECO RECYCLED INSERT
100% Recycled Polyester — 3" Larger Than Cover
The insert is made from 100% recycled polyester — fill that diverts material from landfill. It is designed to be 3" larger in each dimension than the cover — an 18"×18" cover receives a 21"×21" insert. This intentional oversize means the insert fills the cover completely and pushes the corners out fully, producing a cushion that is noticeably plumper and more visually substantial than one filled with an exactly-sized insert.
BEIGE METAL ZIPPER
Colour-Matched — Sturdy Metal Head
The beige zipper blends with the warm tones of the Van Gogh print rather than reading as a contrasting hardware element. The metal zipper head provides the durability and smooth operation that plastic zipper heads lack — it does not snap, jam, or deform with regular use. For a cover that will be removed for washing and reinserted, the metal-head zipper is the practical choice.
Which Size — How Each Reads in a Room.
| Size | Best Use | How the Portrait Reads |
|---|---|---|
| 14"×14" | Accent cushion · Side chair · Small sofa · Bedroom decorative | Intimate — portrait at small scale; the red ribbon reads as the dominant element; best appreciated up close |
| 16"×16" | Standard sofa cushion · Bedroom accent · Reading chair | Balanced — portrait reads clearly at conversational distance; facial detail and brushwork visible without needing proximity |
| 18"×18" | Main sofa cushion · Statement accent · Most popular cushion size | Prominent — portrait reads as a room-level accent; the face has genuine presence from across the room; Van Gogh's brushwork reads at near-original scale |
| 20"×20" | Statement piece · Large sofa · Floor cushion · Primary accent | Commanding — portrait is the room's visual statement; the impasto surface detail is visible and immediate; a 20"×20" Van Gogh cushion is a deliberate declaration of taste |
💡 The 18"×18" is the most versatile size — the standard for sofa cushions in most homes, and the scale at which this portrait reads most naturally in a room. The 20"×20" is for buyers who want the portrait to be a primary room accent rather than a background detail.
Who Is This Cushion For? 4 Scenarios.
Scenario 1: You want fine art in the home — not as a print on the wall but as a functional object at arm's reach on the sofa.
A Van Gogh cushion is a different relationship with a painting than a framed print on the wall — it is touched, moved, used daily, and seen at the close range of a sofa or reading chair rather than at gallery viewing distance. The intimate, characterful quality of Van Gogh's portrait work is particularly suited to the cushion format; this is a painting that rewards proximity, and a 18"×20" cushion delivers that proximity as part of everyday home life.
Scenario 2: You want a distinctive, art-literate gift — for a Van Gogh admirer, an art lover, or someone who wants their home to reflect genuine cultural taste.
A Van Gogh portrait cushion is a specific, considered gift — it communicates knowledge of both art and the recipient's taste. Portrait of a Woman with Red Ribbon is not one of Van Gogh's most commonly reproduced works — choosing it over Starry Night or Sunflowers signals genuine familiarity with his work rather than generic gift-giving. Available in four sizes with or without insert — select the size for the recipient's sofa, with insert for a complete ready-to-use gift.
Scenario 3: You want a cushion cover only — to use with your own preferred insert over an existing cushion.
The Without Insert variants (from $27.99) provide the spun polyester Van Gogh cover with the metal zipper closure — ready to fit over any existing cushion insert of the appropriate size. For buyers who have a preferred insert fill type (down, memory foam, latex), or who want to refresh the cover over an existing insert, the cover-only option delivers the full portrait print at the lower price point.
Scenario 4: You want fine art cushions across multiple rooms or as a complete art-themed cushion arrangement.
The Van Gogh collection at beddingandcomfort.com includes multiple paintings by Van Gogh and works by Renoir and Manet — all in the same spun polyester construction, the same size options, and the same insert configuration. A sofa arrangement of Van Gogh portraits at 18"×18" and 20"×20", or a mixed arrangement of Van Gogh, Renoir, and Manet works, creates an art-museum quality accent arrangement in a living space that is cohesive in format and distinctive in content.
More Fine Art Cushions — Van Gogh and the Impressionist Collection.
This cushion is part of a fine art cushion collection featuring multiple paintings by Van Gogh alongside works by Renoir and Manet — all in the same spun polyester construction, beige metal zipper, and 4-size with/without-insert format:
- Fritillaries in a Copper Vase by Van Gogh — Van Gogh's luminous botanical study from 1887; the same format and construction as this portrait; for buyers who prefer Van Gogh's floral works over his portraits
- Van Gogh — The Seated Zouave — Van Gogh's 1888 portrait of a French Zouave soldier in vivid complementary colours; one of his most boldly coloured figurative works
- Landscape by Renoir — Renoir's luminous, impressionistic landscape; for buyers who want the Impressionist aesthetic with a different artist's hand
- Portrait of Eva Gonzalès in Manet's Studio by Manet — Manet's 1870 portrait of his student Eva Gonzalès; a companion fine art portrait cushion for a mixed-artist arrangement
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Care Instructions — Machine Washable Cover. Remove Insert Before Washing.
- Remove insert before washing — unzip the beige metal zipper, slide out the insert, and wash the spun polyester cover separately; this is the mandatory first step every wash cycle
- Machine washable — cold or warm, gentle cycle; the spun polyester cover washes easily in any standard home machine
- Tumble dry low or air dry flat — low heat for the spun polyester cover; remove promptly to minimise wrinkling; the wrinkle-free construction of spun polyester means the cover typically requires minimal attention after drying
- Insert care — the eco recycled polyester insert can be spot cleaned as needed; for full washing, check the insert's specific care label
- No bleach — bleach permanently damages the print colours and the spun polyester construction
Product Specs at a Glance
| Subject | Portrait of a Woman with Red Ribbon — Vincent van Gogh, c. 1885 |
| Available Sizes | 14"×14" · 16"×16" · 18"×18" · 20"×20" |
| Insert Options | With Insert · Without Insert (cover only) — select on product page |
| Pricing — With Insert | 14"×14" $35.41 · 16"×16" $33.99 · 18"×18" $36.99 · 20"×20" $41.99 |
| Pricing — Without Insert | 14"×14" $27.99 · 16"×16" $28.99 · 18"×18" $29.99 · 20"×20" $33.99 |
| Cover Material | 100% spun polyester — wrinkle-free · shape-retaining · matte surface |
| Insert Material | 100% recycled polyester — eco-friendly · insert is 3" larger than cover |
| Zipper | Beige — colour-matched · Sturdy metal head |
| Shipping | Cover and insert shipped separately — insert vacuum-packed to minimise creasing |
| Machine Washable | ✅ Cover — remove insert first |
| Suitable For | Home · Office · Sofa · Chair · Bed — decorative and functional |
| SKU | D0102HL7WIV |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the insert 3" larger than the cover?
The insert is intentionally designed 3" larger than the cover — an 18"×18" cover receives a 21"×21" insert. When you push a larger insert inside a smaller cover, the cover is filled to its full capacity at every corner and edge, and the excess fill gives the cushion a visually plumper, rounder appearance. An exactly-sized insert often leaves covers slightly flat at the corners; the oversized insert eliminates this, producing a cushion that holds its shape and looks fully filled from every angle.
Is this a copy or reproduction of the original painting?
This is a digital print of the original Van Gogh painting reproduced on spun polyester fabric. Van Gogh died in 1890 and all his works are in the public domain worldwide — this cushion reproduces the painting with full legal right. It is a high-quality fabric print rather than a hand-painted reproduction. The spun polyester construction gives the print a warm, matte surface that renders the earthy tones of Van Gogh's Nuenen-period palette accurately.
What is spun polyester and how does it differ from regular polyester?
Spun polyester is manufactured by spinning short polyester fibres into yarn — the same process used to make cotton fabric, but with synthetic fibres. The resulting fabric has a slightly textured, matte surface with a body and hand-feel closer to cotton than to filament polyester. Filament polyester (used in most synthetic fabrics) produces a smooth, slightly shiny surface that can make printed colours appear bright but slightly synthetic. Spun polyester's matte, textured surface allows the warm, earthy tones of a Van Gogh portrait to render more naturally — the Nuenen-period palette reads warmly rather than digitally bright.
Should I order with or without insert?
Order With Insert if you want the complete, ready-to-use cushion — the eco recycled insert arrives vacuum-packed separately, inserts easily through the zipper, and gives the cover its full plump shape immediately. Order Without Insert if you already own a quality cushion insert of the appropriate size, want a specific fill type (down, latex, memory foam), or are replacing the cover on an existing cushion. If this is your first cushion in this size, the With Insert option is the straightforward choice.
Are there other Van Gogh cushions in the same format?
Yes — the collection includes multiple Van Gogh works in the same spun polyester construction: Fritillaries in a Copper Vase and The Seated Zouave, as well as works by Renoir and Manet in the same size and format. All use the same beige metal zipper and are available with or without the eco recycled insert — the collection is designed to mix and match across paintings, artists, and sizes.
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