Reuniting Van Gogh’s Muse: The Roulins Come Together
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam showcases a new exhibition, 'Van Gogh and the Roulins,' uniting portraits of the Roulin family, Van Gogh's muses. The exhibition features 14 portraits and an armchair from Van Gogh's studio, highlighting the significance of his friendship with Joseph Roulin during his Arles period.
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The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is celebrating the reassembly of a significant muse in Van Gogh's life: the Roulin family. This autumn exhibition, 'Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last,' honors the Dutch master's relationship with the family members who modeled for him during his productive yet solitary Arles period.
Key pieces include portraits from various global collections, an original armchair from Van Gogh's studio, and 14 of the 26 family portraits created from July 1888 to April 1889. Notable artists like Gauguin, Rembrandt, and Hals, who inspired Van Gogh, also share exhibition space.
The show, previously displayed in Boston, provides insight into Vincent's bond with Joseph Roulin, a portrait subject and friend. Curators Nienke Bakker and Katie Hanson emphasize the artist's growth and emotional connection with his subjects during this era. The exhibition runs until January 11.
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