The Postman by Van Gogh Théophile Alexandre Steinlen human scale

human scale

designed and produced in Berlin

Nico Tracey builds the image as a collage of architectural fragments — facades

balancing botanical detail with bold colour and decorative rhythm

The Postman by Van Gogh Théophile Alexandre Steinlen human scaleVan Gogh's portraits of Joseph Roulin, the Arles postman who became a close friend, rank among the most psychologically vivid works of the Post Impressionist era. In this painting, Roulin is rendered with monumental presence his dark uniform dense against a floral background alive with Van Gogh's swirling pattern. The face is painted with directness and warmth, every brushstroke contributing to a sense of character and solidity. It is a portrait of