START WITH ART: Portrait of Joseph Roulin

Welcome/welcome back! We're starting our day by examining "Portrait of Joseph Roulin" pictured below. Take a look at the artwork then read the questions to the students/children in your life and see how starting your day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Title: Portrait of Joseph Roulin

Artist: Vincent Van Gogh

Date: 1889

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 65 × 54 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Describe the colors in the painting.How does the use of color contribute to the mood of the painting?

• Joseph Roulin worked as the postmaster at the station in Arles. Why do you think Vincent Van Gogh wanted to paint the postmaster? 

• Imagine you are Joseph Roulin. How might you feel about being painted by a famous artist like Vincent van Gogh?

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