This piece, painted in 1888, represents Van Gogh's friend Paul Gauguin through the use of vivid colors and symbolic elements. The empty chair with a lit candle and books suggests Gauguin's intellectual presence and artistic influence. The contrasting colors reflect Van Gogh's emotional intensity during his time in Arles.
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