The artwork, titled “Portrait of Postman Roulin,” was created by the esteemed artist Vincent van Gogh in 1888 while he was in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This piece, rendered in oil on canvas, belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and is a portrait genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 64.1 by 48 centimeters, and it is currently housed in the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
The “Portrait of Postman Roulin” features a bearded man adorned in a dark uniform, with “POSTES” inscribed on his cap, indicative of his profession as a postman. The man’s face is filled with a complex expression, blending warmth and solemnity, set against a simple, blue background that brings the figure into sharp focus. Van Gogh’s characteristic bold and expressive brushstrokes are evident throughout, particularly in the textured depiction of the beard and uniform, adding a sense of depth and vibrancy to the otherwise straightforward composition. The use of contrasting colors and intricate detailing conveys both the personality of the sitter and the artistic mastery of Vincent van Gogh.
