The artwork “Mother Roulin with Her Baby,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, is an oil on canvas piece emblematic of the Post-Impressionism movement. This portrait, measuring 73.5 by 92 centimeters, is housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
In the artwork, a woman, identified as Mother Roulin, is depicted holding her baby. The subjects are rendered with the bold and expressive brushwork characteristic of Van Gogh’s style. The mother, dressed in green, gazes at her child with a serene expression. The infant, clad in a light-colored gown, appears to be reaching out. The background is a vibrant yellow, which adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the scene. The simplicity of the composition, coupled with the vivid hues, reinforces the emotional connection between the mother and her baby, embodying a tender moment of maternal affection.
