Artwork
Madame Augustine Roulin with Baby
Madame Augustine Roulin with Baby is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Madame Augustine Roulin with Baby is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, depicting Augustine Roulin holding her infant daughter Marcelle.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Augustine Roulin in a green dress and dark headscarf, cradling Marcelle wrapped in a light blanket, conveying a sense of calm through her gentle expression.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, visible brushstrokes and a bright yellow background, characteristic of Van Gogh's post-Impressionist style, with the impasto technique creating a textured surface.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
