“Portrait of Patience Escalier, Shepherd in Provence” is an oil on canvas painting by Vincent van Gogh created in 1888, in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This work, classified under the Post-Impressionism movement, is a portrait genre with dimensions of 64 by 54 centimeters. The artwork is currently housed in the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, CA, US.
The artwork vividly illustrates an elderly man, presumed to be Patience Escalier, a shepherd in Provence. He is adorned with a vibrant yellow straw hat and gazes directly at the viewer with a stern, weathered expression. Van Gogh’s characteristic use of bold, expressive brushstrokes and a striking color palette can be readily observed. The background is a rich, textured blue, which sharply contrasts with the man’s green attire and vibrant tie. The artist’s signature appears in the upper left corner, marking the piece as one of Van Gogh’s captivating portraits that reflect his unique style and emotional depth.
