Corridor in the Asylum

Corridor in the Asylum, painted in 1889 during Vincent van Gogh’s stay at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, offers a haunting, introspective view of the institution’s interior. The painting depicts a long, arched hallway rendered in deep blues and muted tones, with strong linear perspective drawing the viewer into its quiet, almost oppressive depth.

With his characteristic brushwork and expressive use of color, Van Gogh conveys a sense of solitude, confinement, and psychological tension. The empty corridor becomes a symbolic space—both a literal passageway and a reflection of the artist’s inner struggles. Corridor in the Asylum stands as a powerful and personal image of isolation, observation, and the search for peace.