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Artwork
L'Arlésienne: Madame Joseph-Michel Ginoux (Marie Julien, 1848–1911)
Vincent van GoghThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York1888
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- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 36 × 29 in. (91.4 × 73.7 cm)
L'Arlésienne: Madame Joseph-Michel Ginoux (Marie Julien, 1848–1911) is a painting by Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, Zundert 1853–1890 Auvers-sur-Oise), 1888–89. Oil on canvas; 36 × 29 in. (91.4 × 73.7 cm). It is part of the European Paintings collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Bequest of Sam A. Lewisohn, 1951.
How to reflect if you encounter this artwork?
- Notice how van Gogh’s bold brushstrokes in the oil paint bring energy to the portrayal of Madame Ginoux, contrasting with her calm, composed expression.
- Consider the mood conveyed by the muted yet warm color palette in this late 19th-century portrait and how it might reflect the sitter’s personality or status.
- Observe the sharp details in Madame Ginoux’s traditional attire and think about how this costume anchors the painting in a specific cultural moment in Arles.
- Reflect on the intimate scale and framing of the work and how it invites you into a personal encounter with the subject rather than a distant historical figure.
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