Prisoners Exercising

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch) 1890 "Prisoners Exercising" is a drawing created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 during his time at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. This drawing is one of the many works he produced during his stay at the asylum, where he continued to create art despite his struggles with mental health. The drawing depicts a scene of prisoners exercising in the yard of the asylum. Van Gogh's distinctive style is evident in the way he captures the figures with dynamic and expressive lines. The figures are shown in various poses, engaged in physical activity within the confines of the space. The drawing exudes a sense of movement and energy, despite the subject matter being constrained. Van Gogh's use of line and composition conveys the emotions and experiences of the prisoners. The repetitive motion of the figures, combined with the strong lines and bold strokes, suggests a certain rhythm and intensity. The repetitive nature of the exercise can