The Brothel, 1888 - Canvas Print
Vincent van Gogh
Location: Barnes Foundation, Merion, USAOriginal Size: 33 x 41 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $51.36 USD
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*Max printing size: 22.2 x 27.6 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
400 g/m² Canvas (Satin Gloss)
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+ 1.2 in Borders for Stretching
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Framing Option
Please note that there are postal restrictions limiting the size of framed prints to a maximum of 28 inches along the longest side of the painting. If you desire a larger art print, we recommend utilizing the services of your local framing studio.
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If you select a frameless art print of "The Brothel" by Vincent van Gogh, it will be prepared for shipment within 48 hours. However, if you prefer a framed artwork, the printing and framing process will typically require approximately 7-8 days before it is ready to be shipped.
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Painting Information
Vincent van Gogh’s "The Brothel" from 1888 is an intriguing snapshot of life in Arles, suffused with the energy of a setting where men and women gather in an atmosphere heavy with tension and intimacy. Van Gogh, working alongside Paul Gauguin, captures the brothel scene not from immediate observation but from memory, which adds a dreamlike, slightly distorted quality to the work.
At first glance, the painting's composition is chaotic, a swirl of figures engaged in their own stories. The figures, seated in groups around small, round tables, are loosely defined with thick, hurried brushstrokes. The women's brightly colored dresses—yellows, reds, and pinks—dominate the scene, drawing the eye to their languid postures as they drink and engage with their male companions. These men, one notable in a black hat, are more reserved in their appearance, their darker clothing contrasting with the vibrant colors of the women. In the background, a couple embraces in a corner, suggesting the darker, more secretive interactions that take place in such a setting.
Van Gogh uses an underlying blue wash to lend the scene a slightly sickly, lurid atmosphere. The palette, while bright, feels restrained by the ever-present blue tones, as if the setting is soaked in a dim, artificial light. The stiff postures and almost puppet-like faces of the figures give a sense of isolation, even in their intimate setting, capturing the emotional disconnection that often lingers in such places. It’s a painting that teeters on the edge of voyeurism, reflective of Van Gogh’s own discomfort and fascination with the world he depicts.