Adeline Ravoux. Vincent van Gogh. Adeline Ravoux, by Vincent van Gogh, Cleveland Museum of Art, 1958.31.jpg (source). CC0 1.0.
Adeline Ravoux
Vincent van Gogh · 1890, June
- Catalog
- F786
- Date
- 1890, June
- Place painted
- Auvers-sur-Oise
- Museum
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Medium
- Oil on fabric
About the painting
Painted in Auvers-sur-Oise during Van Gogh's final months, the Portrait of Adeline Ravoux is a poignant and deeply personal work. Adeline was the 13-year-old daughter of the innkeeper where Van Gogh lodged. He sought not just a photographic likeness, but to capture the "impassioned aspects" of her character through color. Her direct gaze and solemn expression are rendered with bold outlines and a subtle yet vibrant palette, showcasing his mature portrait style. This painting is a testament to Van Gogh's enduring desire to connect with humanity and express the inner life of his subjects, even as he grappled with his own severe mental struggles in the last period of his life.
Collection: The Cleveland Museum of Art. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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