The Yellow House (The Street)

The painting depicts a place of great importance to Van Gogh — the street and house in Arles, France, where he rented several rooms, created, and sought inspiration for new works. In this very house, he tried to establish an artistic community by inviting Paul Gauguin to join him. However, the collaboration failed due to conflicts and financial difficulties.

The painting is done in the artist’s characteristic impressionist style, using bright, thick brushstrokes, rich warm colors, and somewhat loose lines — the very style that distinguishes him from thousands of other artists.

During World War II, the building was damaged and later demolished. This was a devastating loss for the cultural community, which had hoped to preserve as much memory of the great artist as possible.