Van Gogh in Arles I: Town, Fields, and Gardens

Vincent van Gogh’s Turning Points: Van Gogh in Arles I: Town, Fields, and Gardens
John Walsh
Friday, April 5, 2019, 1:30 pm
Seeking freedom from the anxieties of the city and looking for a quiet life of warmth and joy, van Gogh moved south to Provence in 1888. Walsh shows how the artist spent his time in the city of Arles exploring the town, creating a home and workplace, and roving the surrounding flat land, struck by its similarities to his native country. He drew and painted landscapes, adapting his newly acquired colorful brushwork to the strong visual contrasts and hot southern sun.
Generously sponsored by the John Walsh Lecture and Education Fund and the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund.
Note: This lecture is the third in the series Vincent van Gogh’s Turning Points.