Bedroom in Arles
The artist
Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch painter who liked to paint the simple things around his own home.
What you see
A small, simple bedroom with a wooden bed, two chairs, and pictures on the wall.
The story
Van Gogh painted his own bedroom in Arles, France, in 1888, wanting the picture to feel calm and restful.
The style
He used flat, bright blocks of color and simple shapes to make the room feel peaceful and cozy.
Look closer
Notice the pairs of things, two pillows, two chairs, and pictures hung side by side.
Where to see it
This version hangs at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands.
Fun fact
Van Gogh liked this scene so much that he painted the very same bedroom three times.