About the original work
In May 1888, Van Gogh rented four rooms in a house on the Place Lamartine in Arles (southern France). In the painting he made of this square, his house can be recognized by the green shutters. Shortly after moving into the Yellow House, he sent Theo a description and a sketch of his painting of the house: “It’s awe-inspiring, those yellow houses in the sun and then the incomparable brightness of the blue.”
In this work, which he himself called ‘The Street’, Van Gogh depicted his immediate surroundings. On the left you can see the restaurant where he often went to eat. The house of his friend, the postman Joseph Roulin was beyond the second railway bridge.
With the Yellow House, Van Gogh had found a place where he could not only paint but also let friends stay. He wanted to turn this yellow corner building into an artists’ house, where like-minded painters could live and work together.
About the artist
Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. Born in 1853 in the Netherlands, Van Gogh began his career as an art dealer before deciding to paint at the age of 27. Despite struggling with mental illness and poverty throughout his life, Van Gogh created some of the most celebrated works of art in the world. world. world. world. world. world. world. history, including ‘Starry Night’, ‘Sunflowers’ and ‘The Potato Eaters’. His use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes influenced countless artists and movements that followed, making him a pioneer in the development of modern art. Van Gogh died in 1890 at the age of 37, but his legacy continues to inspire and captivate art lovers around the world.
Additional information
This painting by Vincent van Gogh is reproduced as a Giclée using an advanced 12-color printer that sprays the pigment inks onto the canvas or paper, layer by layer. Due to this large color spectrum and the high resolution, the original is approached very closely.
The pigment inks used are UV-resistant, so that no discoloration can occur. The colors always remain beautiful and that is why we give an unlimited guarantee! You can order Giclees framed and unframed.
Copyright & Licensing
Original: oil on canvas, 72 x 91.5 cm
© Van Gogh Museum, license Artimedes B.V.
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