“Ladies of Arles (Memories of the Garden at Etten)” is an artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece is representative of the Cloisonnism art movement. It measures 73.5 by 92.5 centimeters and falls under the genre of genre painting. The artwork is currently housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The artwork vividly captures three women amidst a garden setting. Two women, swathed in richly patterned garments, occupy the foreground. Their gazes, marked by thoughtful introspection, and the vibrant textures and hues of their attire, highlight Van Gogh’s distinctive style. In the background, a pathway leads the viewer’s eye past foliage and flora, creating a sense of depth and movement. The third woman, slightly bent and absorbed in tending to the garden, embodies the essence of daily rural life. The garden’s dynamic palette of greens, yellows, and oranges, along with the distinct outlines characteristic of Cloisonnism, infuses the scene with a feeling of vivid recollection and emotion.
