Corridor in the Asylum Vincent Van Gogh

Corridor in the Asylum by Vincent van Gogh, painted in 1889, is an oil-on-canvas interior view from Saint-Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-Rémy. The work shows a long vaulted hallway receding into depth, with yellow arches, green-blue walls, and a reddish floor. Its strong perspective, nervous outlines, and vivid color contrasts create a feeling of confinement and uneasy movement. The scene reflects Van Gogh’s close observation of his surroundings during his stay at the asylum.

Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter whose expressive use of color and brushwork helped define modern art. During his Saint-Rémy period, he painted gardens, interiors, cypresses, fields, and copies after admired artists. His work often turned everyday places into emotionally charged visions. Though little known in his lifetime, he became one of the most influential artists in Western art.