Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last
3 October 2025 to 11 January 2026
The majority of Van Gogh’s remarkable portraits of the Roulin family will be reunited for the first time in one exhibition: Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last. Van Gogh created this unprecedented series during his stay in Arles (1888–1889), where he developed a close friendship with postman Joseph Roulin and his family. Van Gogh painted each family member several times: father Joseph, mother Augustine, sons Armand and Camille, and baby daughter Marcelle.
‘This series of portraits shows Van Gogh’s close connection with the Roulin family. They were more than just models to him; with them he found the warmth of a family that he was never able to start.’
Nienke Bakker, curator at the Van Gogh Museum.
Welcome to Arles! The exhibition includes many family activities. Visit Van Gogh’s studio at the Yellow House in Arles, where you can participate in a variety of activities for all ages.
