Van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles

This painting, completed in 1889, is actually the third version Van Gogh made of his bedroom in Arles. He created it while recovering in the asylum at Saint-Rémy, painting from the original version he had completed a year earlier.

The context of this version is emotional distance and memory. He painted it for his mother and sister to remind them of his humble life. While the composition is almost identical to the first version, the colors here are generally lighter and the paint application is a little more refined, reflecting a calmer state of mind during his recovery.

It remains a powerful image of simplicity and solitude. By repeating the subject, Van Gogh emphasized the emotional importance of this small, private room as a symbol of peace and his hope for a stable life.