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GOGH, Vincent van: Portrait of Joseph Roulin

🖼 Portrait of Joseph Roulin, February-March 1889, Arles
Oil on canvas
Otterlo, Netherlands

Swirling brushstrokes and warm ochre tones capture a bearded postal worker in three-quarter view, his direct gaze meeting ours with quiet dignity. Van Gogh's expressive technique and intimate portrayal of a working-class friend exemplify his revolutionary approach to depicting human character and emotion.

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