Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits Art Lecture

Vincent van Gogh once wrote, “What I’m most passionate about…is the portrait, the modern portrait.” This passion flourished between 1888 and ’89 when, during his stay in Arles, France, the artist created a number of portraits of a neighboring family—the postman Joseph Roulin; his wife, Augustine; and their three children: Armand, Camille, and Marcelle. 

Van Gogh’s tender relationship with the family, and his groundbreaking portrayals of them, are at the heart of this exhibition, which is the first dedicated to the Roulin portraits and the deep bonds of friendship between the artist and this family.

Professor Thomas Germano lectures on this exciting exhibit on display through September 7th, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.