La Berceuse, Madame Roulin Rocking the Cradle (1889) by Vincent van Gogh - Poster
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Augustine Roulin was married to Joseph, Van Gogh’s friend and the postman in Arles. In this portrait, she holds a cord used to rock a cradle that remains out of view. That detail explains the title, La Berceuse, meaning a woman who sings a lullaby.
Van Gogh painted several versions between the winter of 1888 and 1889. He envisaged them displayed alongside two of his sunflower paintings, forming a triptych. He also imagined one in the cabin of a fishing boat, where sailors far from home could feel soothed and comforted. Pink and white flowers cover the deep green wallpaper behind her. Her skirt is green, the chair red and her hair orange.
Both striking and tender, this portrait suits a living room or nursery in a British home. Choose from a range of poster sizes. Explore our Van Gogh prints and posters for more portraits from Arles, and read about Van Gogh’s friends in Arles in our article.
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