Artist: Vincent Van Gogh
Topic: Portraits
Date: 1889
Museum: Museum of Modern Art (New York, United States)
Technique: Oil On Canvas
Discover this Masterpiece from the Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter
Vincent Van Gogh, a renowned Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, created Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin during his stay in Arles, France. This captivating painting is one of six portraits he made of his close friend, Joseph Roulin, who was a postal employee in Arles.
A Lasting Friendship and Inspiration
Van Gogh's friendship with Joseph Roulin had a significant impact on his paintings of children. The artist enjoyed painting portraits when he had available models, and the Roulin family provided him with numerous opportunities to create stunning works of art.
A Colorful Masterpiece
After moving to Arles in 1888, Van Gogh's work became more colorful and expressive, reflecting influences such as Impressionism and Japonism. The Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin showcases these elements with its vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.
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In 1989, the Museum of Modern Art in New York acquired this painting for $58 million, making it one of the most expensive Van Gogh paintings ever sold. Now you have the opportunity to bring this masterpiece into your home or office with a handmade oil painting reproduction from Wikioo.org.
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