Vincent van Gogh, (born March 30, 1853, Netherlands—died July 29, 1890, Auvers-sur-Oise, France), Dutch painter, generally considered the greatest after Rembrandt van Rijn. Joseph Roulin—who appears in this artwork resplendent in his blue uniform against a floral background that echoes his lush, swirling beard—was among Vincent van Gogh’s most important friends. The two lived on the same street in Arles, in the South of France, where Roulin worked for the postal service. Van Gogh was fascinated by his friend’s face, but he was at least as taken with the man’s character. Roulin was an ardent socialist, vehement in his support of the left wing of French republican politics….…..In the style of Vincent Van Gogh drawing on paper: Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin, 1889.........Measures: 21 x 29.5 cms………………………... This item will sell as "in the style of".

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