Portrait of Postman Roulin, Van Gogh Deskpad

Take home this deskpad which was inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Portrait of Postman Roulin, a favorite in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. In February 1888 Van Gogh moved to Arles, in the south of France, and continued to paint landscapes and portraits. Between late July 1888 and April 1889, he painted at least six portraits of Joseph-Etienne Roulin (1841-1903), a postman in Arles. Here, the artist concentrated on Roulin's head, which he described in a letter as "a head something like that of Socrates, almost no nose, a high forehead, bald pate, small grey eyes, high-colored full cheeks, a big beard, pepper and salt, big ears."

Reproduced from the original oil painting, this vegan leather backed deskpad is a great way to enjoy this self-portrait without leaving your desk!

This circular deskpad is a nice memento of the painting and your visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Measures 14" round.

Custom designed by the DIA for the exhibition Van Gogh in America, Oct 2, 2022 — Jan 22, 2023, which explores the introduction and early reception of the iconic artist’s work in America.