Portrait of Armand Roulin
1888 Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
About this artwork
This half-length portrait depicts Armand Roulin, the son of Van Gogh's postman, wearing a dark hat and jacket against a vivid green background. The artwork features the artist's characteristic impasto technique and visible brushstrokes.
Did you know?
Armand Roulin was the second son of Joseph Roulin, the postman in Arles with whom Van Gogh became very close. Van Gogh painted several portraits of the Roulin family, finding solace and friendship with them during a difficult period in his life. These portraits highlight Van Gogh's deep connection to the people he encountered in his daily life.
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Portrait of Armand Roulin
Vincent van Gogh, 1888
