The Asylum Garden at Arles

Vincent van Gogh’s The Asylum Garden at Arles captures a vibrant courtyard filled with intricate flower beds, a tranquil pond, and orderly paths framed by towering trees. The warm, sunlit yellow walls of the cloistered arches create a sharp contrast with the lush greenery below, while figures in the background, including a strolling woman, add a human presence to the serene setting. Van Gogh’s characteristic energetic brushstrokes bring texture and vitality to the scene, emphasizing the play of light, shadow, and movement. The painting reflects both the structured calm of the garden and the artist’s dynamic vision of his surroundings during his time at the asylum.