Tarascon Stagecoach (La Diligence de Tarascon)
Vincent van Gogh, Dutch. 1853-1888
October 1888. Oil on Canvas. On long-term loan from The Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation, to the Princeton University Art Museum. Currently on exhibit at the Museum of Fine Art, Houston Texas.
In a letter to Theo on October 13, 1888, Vincent refers to one of his favorite books, Tartarin de Tarascon by Alphonse Daudet, with “the old Tarascon diligence….Well, I’ve just painted that red and green carriage in the yard of the inn.” The stagecoach stopped at Arles, midway along its route from Nimes.
Here is a life size sculpture reproduction in the yard at the Grounds for Sculpture at Hamilton New Jersey.
Taracson Stagecoach – Hamiton New Jersey
SERVICE DE TARASCON
Ghost Dog 
Great post! Who knew they made a reproduction of a Van Gogh in New Jersey 😊
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I know right!
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I’m going to sound completely stupid but I’m going to ask anyway… who’s Theo? The lifesize stagecoach reproduction as a sculpture is impressive! x
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Theo is Vincent’s brother
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Yep, I feel stupid. Thanks for the clarification! 🙂
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Oh, please don’t feel that way. Why would you know? That’s why we read and explore to find out new things. I’m just glad that you engaged with me. Thanks for stopping by. xxx
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