Madame Roulin and Her Baby

Vincent van Gogh

Created:
Movement:
1888
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Maternal tenderness; Post-Impressionist color palette.
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Dimensions:
25 × 20 in. (63.5 × 50.8 cm) Framed: 37 3/8 × 32 in. (94.9 × 81.3 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Madame Roulin and Her Baby by Vincent van Gogh

"Madame Roulin and Her Baby", painted in 1888 by Vincent van Gogh, is an exemplary work that showcases the artist's distinctive use of color and expressive brushwork. This oil on canvas painting is part of a series of portraits van Gogh created of the Roulin family, who were close friends during his time in Arles, France. The work is notable for its vibrant palette and emotional depth, reflecting van Gogh's interest in capturing the essence of his subjects. The painting contributes to the understanding of van Gogh's evolving style during a prolific period marked by intense personal and artistic development. Historically, the piece is significant as it highlights van Gogh's shift towards more intimate and personal subject matter, moving away from the landscapes that dominated his earlier work. This painting, along with others from the series, underscores van Gogh's profound impact on the Post-Impressionist movement and his enduring influence on modern art.

Description of the work:

Madame Roulin and Her Baby by Vincent van Gogh

Created in 1888, "Madame Roulin and Her Baby" by Vincent van Gogh is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's Post-Impressionist style through its bold colors and expressive brushwork. The artwork depicts Augustine Roulin, a friend of van Gogh, tenderly holding her child, and it is part of a series of portraits van Gogh painted of the Roulin family during his time in Arles, France.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Madame Roulin and Her Baby