The Postman by Van Gogh Théophile Alexandre Steinlen The brushwork carries Van Gogh's

The brushwork carries Van Gogh's characteristic urgency

As a fine art print on matte paper

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

Colour does the work of light here — soft blues

balancing botanical detail with bold colour and decorative rhythm

The Postman by Van Gogh Théophile Alexandre Steinlen The brushwork carries Van Gogh'sVan 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