Vincent's House in Arles (The Yellow House) 1888

Vincent van Gogh made "Vincent's House in Arles (The Yellow House)" with oil on paper, capturing a moment from his life in the late 1880s. Van Gogh sought community and a sense of belonging in the south of France. The house, rendered in warm yellows and greens, was envisioned as a haven for artists, a place where they could live and work together. The depiction of ordinary people going about their lives invites us to consider the narratives of labor and daily existence that often go unacknowledged in art history. Van Gogh's vision was to create a space that was both communal and deeply personal. He once wrote about his desire to create a "true artist's dwelling." This artwork reflects the emotional intensity of Van Gogh's aspirations and reminds us of the complex relationship between identity, place, and artistic creation. It also resonates with the universal longing for connection, purpose, and home.