The Bedroom in Arles
Oil painting on canvas • Vincent van Gogh
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, utilizing thick impasto and expressive, directional brushstrokes
Creation Period
October 1888
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 72.4 cm x 91.3 cm, horizontal landscape format
Subject Description
Depicts Van Gogh's bedroom at the Yellow House in Arles, France, featuring a simple wooden bed, chairs, a small table, and various framed pictures on blue walls, conveying a sense of rest and tranquility.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Museum-preserved; excellent condition under controlled environmental standards
Estimated Market Value
N/A (institutional masterpiece, considered priceless)
Auction Estimate
N/A (not on the commercial market)
Provenance History
Passed down through the artist's family, owned by the Van Gogh Foundation, and permanently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam
Art Historical Significance
One of Van Gogh's most famous and beloved works, representing his desire to express absolute rest and domestic peace through color and simplified forms during his time in Arles
Notable Features
Bold use of complementary colors (yellow and violet, blue and orange), exaggerated perspective to create a feeling of instability or claustrophobia contrasted with restful intent
Condition Issues
Stable; historical fading of original vibrant red pigments to a softer tone is well-documented and managed
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain strict museum climate control, UV-filtered lighting, and secure framing