The Asylum Garden at Saint-Rémy - Van Gogh
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| Author: | Vincent Van Gogh |
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| Title: | The garden of the asylum at Saint-Rémy |
| Original location: | Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands |
| Year: | 1889 |
| Style: | Post impressionist |
| Link to the museum (URL): | https://krollermuller.nl/en/vincent-van-gogh-the-garden-of-the-asylum-at-saint-remy-1 |
Description
The Asylum Garden in Saint-Rémy offers an intimate and personal perspective during his stay at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, which over time would become his sanctuary. The strong and defined brushstrokes and vibrant colors of the painting, characteristic of his post-impressionist style, emphasize the contrasts between the flourishing garden and the rigid institution. Van Gogh's artistic choice to depict the scene in an expressive manner rather than a realistic one serves at that crucial moment to communicate his emotional state, a deep sense of loneliness intertwined with a longing for the vitality of nature.
Historical Context
This painting is a poignant testament to Van Gogh's struggle with his illness. The asylum served as a refuge during one of his most turbulent periods, and the painting itself reflects his need for solace amid the turmoil. The lush garden, as depicted in this work, provides a stark contrast to his earlier, darker works, indicating a brief moment of respite and tranquility in his otherwise tormented life.
The Asylum Garden in Saint-Rémy provides an open window into Van Gogh's mood during a significant period of his life. It is not only a display of his personal post-impressionist style but also a document of his search for peace amid the stress of that historical event in his career.