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L'Arlésienne, by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1890

L'Arlésienne

Vincent van Gogh

1890

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

L'Arlésienne is a 1890 oil by Vincent van Gogh, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

Who painted this?
Vincent van Gogh
When & what style?
1890 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting at a table, with her head resting on her hand. She's wearing a dark jacket and a light-colored scarf. In front of her are some books. The background is light-colored with diagonal lines. The woman's face is painted in a realistic style, but her body is more simplified. The colors are muted, with lots of greens and browns. If you want to see more paintings like this, check out the work of Vincent van Gogh.

About the artist

Portrait of Vincent van Gogh
Artist

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.

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