Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin – Vincent van Gogh, 1888
Framed Canvas Reproduction
Celebrate friendship, character, and expressive color with Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin, one of Vincent van Gogh’s most iconic and beloved works. Painted in 1888 during his stay in Arles, this portrait honors Van Gogh’s close friend Joseph Roulin, a local postman whose loyalty and warmth provided the artist with a rare sense of connection and stability.
Roulin is depicted seated, his dark blue uniform sharply contrasted against a richly patterned green background filled with floral motifs. His face—framed by a full beard and expressive eyes—radiates dignity, honesty, and humanity. Van Gogh’s swirling, dynamic brushstrokes infuse the painting with movement and emotional intensity, transforming a humble subject into a monumental figure of everyday nobility.
This museum-quality framed canvas reproduction faithfully captures the vivid color, texture, and personal spirit of the original. Perfect for collectors of portraiture, Post-Impressionist expression, or works that celebrate ordinary people with extraordinary presence, Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin adds warmth, integrity, and historical resonance to any space.