He created about 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life. Van Gogh was unsuccessful during his lifetime and was considered a madman and a failure. Vincent Willem van Gogh is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. The work allowed him to consolidate his artistic education towards his goal of expressing something meaningful. The Roulin Family series was made during one of Van Gogh’s most prolific periods. “Painting as it is now, promises to become more subtle – more like music and less like sculpture – and above all, it promises color.” In a letter to his brother, Theo, he wrote: This was one of Van Gogh’s happier periods of life. He worked conscientiously, developing his ideas for paintings. The sunflower paintings, some of the most recognizable of Van Gogh’s paintings, were created at this time. Van Gogh moved to Arles in southern France in 1888, where he produced some of his best work. This was the larger of the three works made of Camille. His arm is over the back of a chair, mouth gaped open, possibly lost in thought. In the third portrait, titled “The Schoolboy with Uniform Cap,” Camille is staring off in space. “The Schoolboy with Uniform Cap” by Vincent van Gogh The blue of the cap, the green and red of the coat, and the background’s yellow are all echoed in Camille’s face. He sent this one to his brother Theo and gave the other one to the family. Van Gogh made two versions of his head and shoulders portrait of Camille. He painted more than twenty portraits of the family. He was grateful that the Roulin’s family agreed to sit for him. Vincent always had a hard time finding models. Van Gogh wanted to paint ‘modern’ portraits that did justice to the sitter’s character. “Portrait of Camille Roulin” – Philadelphia Museum of Art version In the Van Gogh Museum painting, the background’s yellow brushstrokes evoke the radiating sun. Two head and shoulders portraits are very similar and can be seen exhibited at the Van Gogh Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art. The third portrait shows a schoolboy with Uniform Cap and is Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Van Gogh made three portraits of Camille Roulin, aged 11. Van Gogh used colors and artistic themes to evoke the desired emotions from the viewer.Ĭamille Roulin was born in Lambesc in southern France in 1877 and died in 1922. With children ranging in age from four months to seventeen years, the family also allowed him to produce portraits from several different life stages. Van Gogh truly admired Joseph and went to great lengths to capture his character. Joseph Roulin became a good and supportive friend to Van Gogh during his stay in Arles. So, finding an entire family that agreed to sit for multiple paintings was a bonus. The family consisted of Joseph, his wife Augustine, and their three children: Armand, Camille, and Marcelle.Īlthough Van Gogh loved to paint portraits, it was difficult for financial reasons for him to find models. The Roulin Family all had their portraits painted by Vincent van Gogh in Arles between 18. When his portrait was painted, Camille was eleven years of age. “Portrait of Camille Roulin” by Vincent van Gogh is a portrait of the youngest son of the postman Joseph Roulin, a friend of Van Gogh’s. Thank you for visiting my store! I am happy to share my love for Art and hope you can enjoy the prints finding inspiration and admire their beauty.“Portrait of Camille Roulin” by Vincent van Gogh Multiple prints that you can choose from our store look just beautiful in groupings! Please remember that colors may vary slightly from how they appear in person or how they display from one viewing device to another due to the color calibration of your device or monitor. 13x19 and 16x20 prints are shipped in protective mailing tube.įrame is not included but it gives an example of how beautiful the print can look framed. The print will be carefully packaged in a clear bio-degradable protective sleeve and shipped with backing to insure safe delivery. Printed on professional artist archival matte 200 gsm flat smooth surface paper with archival inks. Makes a perfect gift, looks great as a single piece or in a wall gallery mix with other prints. Beautiful wall art with a modern look and some vintage touches. Unique wall art inspired by Van Gogh's art work.
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