In a Brilliant Light: Van Gogh in Arles, 1984 | From the Vaults

Near the end of his life, Vincent van Gogh moved from Paris to the city of Arles in southeastern France, where he experienced the most productive period of his artistic career. During his 444 days there, he completed over two hundred paintings and one hundred drawings inspired by the region's light, wildlife, and inhabitants.

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