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Vincent van Gogh Postman Joseph-etienne Roulin
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Vincent van Gogh Postman Joseph-etienne Roulin
Vincent van Gogh: The Postman (Joseph-Etienne Roulin), Vincent van Gogh, 1889, Oil on canvas, Joseph Etienne-Roulin was a postman at the Arles train station, in the south of France, and probably met Vincent van Gogh when the artist rented a room above the nearby Cafe de la Gare. The two shared similar left-leaning political views and became close friends; in fact it was Roulin who cared for Van Gogh during his hospital stay in nearby Saint-Remy. Van Gogh painted six portraits of Roulin between 1888 and 1889, as well as several of Roulins wife and children. Overall: 25 7/8 x 21 3/4 in. (65.7 x 55.2 cm)
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This print showcases Vincent van Gogh's masterpiece, "Postman Joseph-Etienne Roulin". Painted in 1889 with oil on canvas, this artwork beautifully captures the essence of a remarkable friendship and shared political beliefs. Joseph Etienne-Roulin was not just an ordinary postman at the Arles train station in southern France; he played a significant role in Van Gogh's life. The two kindred spirits met when Van Gogh rented a room above the Cafe de la Gare nearby. Bonding over their left-leaning political views, they quickly became close friends. During Van Gogh's hospital stay in Saint-Remy, it was Roulin who selflessly cared for him. This portrait is one of six that Van Gogh painted of his dear friend between 1888 and 1889. Additionally, several portraits featuring Roulins' wife and children were also created by the artist during this period. Measuring approximately 25 7/8 x 21 3/4 inches (65.7 x 55.2 cm), this print allows us to appreciate the intricate details and vibrant colors that make Van Gogh's work so iconic. It serves as a testament to both his artistic genius and his deep connections with those around him. As you gaze upon this image, let yourself be transported back to late nineteenth-century France – envisioning the bond formed between these two extraordinary individuals through brushstrokes frozen in time.
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