The artwork, titled “L’Arlesienne, Portrait of Madame Ginoux,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 during his time in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. Rendered using oil on canvas, this portrait belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement. The dimensions of this painting are 65 by 49 centimeters. Presently, it is housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum located in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a woman, Madame Ginoux, characterized through Van Gogh’s expressive brushwork and vibrant color palette. She is seated against a backdrop with a textured, almost swirling, pattern of pink and light hues. Madame Ginoux is illustrated in a thoughtful or pensive pose, her head resting delicately on her right hand while her left hand rests near a couple of books on a green-tinted table. She is adorned in a dark, perhaps black, clothing ensemble that contrasts with the white of her blouse, highlighting her contemplative demeanor. The overall composition reveals Van Gogh’s skill in conveying emotional depth and character through dynamic and bold strokes, characteristic of his remarkable Post-Impressionist style.
