The essence and definition of painting is, the imitation of visible objects, by means of form and colors: Wherefore the more, forcibly and faithfully painting imitates nature, the more directly and rapidly does it lead us to its end, which is to deceive the eye; and the surer proofs does it give us of its true idea.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Portrait of Joseph Roulin

Portrait of Joseph Roulin
It was painted by Vincent Van Gough in 1889. Oil painted on canvas, 81.2 x 65.3 cm.

The postman was his friend that he is a “good soul and so wise and so full of feeling and so trustful” .

Van Gough did several versions of Roulin the postman, including a number of paintings and drawings.
Portrait of Joseph Roulin
at 3:59 PM
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