Tarascon Diligence
1888 Princeton Art Museum
About this artwork
This oil on canvas depicts a public stagecoach, known as a diligence, from Tarascon, parked on a street with a ladder leaning against a yellow building. It's one of several works Van Gogh created during his prolific period in Arles.
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Vincent van Gogh painted this scene during his intensely productive period in Arles, France, where he was captivated by the vibrant light and daily life of the region. The diligence, a public stagecoach, was a familiar sight, symbolizing connection and movement, and its bright colors reflect the artist's pursuit of a new, more expressive palette. Van Gogh often depicted elements of local life and architecture during his time in Arles.
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Tarascon Diligence
Vincent van Gogh, 1888
