The Brothel

Le Lupanar

The Brothel

Vincent van Gogh · 1888

Barnes Foundation

Philadelphia, United States

About this painting

Painted in Arles in October 1888, this small canvas is Van Gogh's only depiction of a brothel interior, showing dancing figures under gaslight in flat, stage-like color.

Painting Details

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

33 × 41 cm (13 × 16.1 in)

Painted at

Arles, France

Current location

Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia

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