Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits - In-Person Lecture

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was in Arles in the South of France in 1888 and 1889, during which time he created a number of portraits of a local family - the postman Joseph Roulin, his wife Augustine, and their three children, Armand, Camille, and Marcelle. Van Gogh’s close relationship with the postman and his family, and his multiple expressive portrayals of them, reveal the deep bonds of friendship between the artist and this family.

The Boston MFA will host the first ever exhibition of works centered around this theme, “The Roulin Family,” from March 30-September 7, 2025. Professor Thomas Germano will present a visual lecture discussing the life and works related to Vincent’s subjects, the post officer’s family.