Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Artist's Mother
Vincent van Gogh
An iconic Post-Impressionist portrait by Vincent van Gogh, featuring striking color contrasts and expressive brushwork.
An Old Woman of Arles
Vincent van Gogh
1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking Post-Impressionist portrait by Vincent van Gogh, capturing the quiet dignity of a woman from Arles.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with cool gray restraint — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Entryway
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Warm beige, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted in 1888 during Van Gogh's legendary Arles period, this portrait exemplifies his expressive use of color and texture. The subject is depicted in traditional Provencal attire, with the rich blue of her shawl and headdress contrasting beautifully against the delicate, rhythmically dabbed background, showcasing the artist's masterful impasto technique.
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