Arles

Arles is a city in Provence, southern France, where Vincent van Gogh lived and painted from 1888 to 1889. Its Roman monuments and surrounding landscapes became subjects of his work.

Bedroom in Arles: A series of paintings by Vincent van Gogh depicting his bedroom in the Yellow House. The room in Arles became the subject of three versions of one of his best-known paintings.
Provence: A historical and cultural region of southeastern France, bordering the Mediterranean and encompassing Arles. Arles is a Provençal city, and the region’s light and landscapes shaped Van Gogh’s work there.
Arles Amphitheatre: A Roman arena in Arles, built in the first century CE and later used for bullfighting. This landmark shows the ancient city that Van Gogh encountered alongside its modern streets.
Vincent van Gogh’s ear: The part of Vincent van Gogh’s ear he mutilated during a mental health crisis in Arles in December 1888. The incident in Arles marks a crisis that interrupted his plans with Gauguin.
Café Terrace at Night: An 1888 painting by Vincent van Gogh showing a café terrace on the Place du Forum in Arles at night. Its setting identifies one of the city’s public spaces Van Gogh transformed through color and light.
Vincent van Gogh in Arles: The period from February 1888 to May 1889 when Vincent van Gogh lived and worked in Arles. This period connects the city directly to the paintings and events associated with his stay.
Alyscamps: A Roman necropolis and medieval cemetery in Arles, France. Van Gogh and Gauguin painted this ancient burial ground during their time in Arles.
Saint-Paul-de-Mausole: A former monastery and psychiatric hospital in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence where Vincent van Gogh stayed in 1889. Van Gogh left Arles for treatment at this institution after his mental health deteriorated.
The Night Café: An 1888 painting by Vincent van Gogh depicting the interior of the Café de la Gare in Arles. Van Gogh painted this Arles café as an oppressive interior, contrasting with the outdoor terrace scene.
Paul Gauguin: A French post-Impressionist painter who worked with Vincent van Gogh in Arles in 1888. Gauguin’s visit made Van Gogh’s hoped-for artists’ community briefly real.

Linked from 8 pages