Self-Portrait
1886 Van Gogh Museum
About this artwork
This painting is one of several self-portraits Vincent van Gogh created during his time in Paris, often using himself as a model due to lack of funds for professional sitters. It depicts the artist with a pipe against a dark, textured background.
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During his time in Paris from 1886 to 1888, Van Gogh painted over two dozen self-portraits, using them as a crucial means to experiment with color, brushwork, and expression. This particular work, with its somber tones and visible pipe, captures a moment of introspection, reflecting the artist's developing style before he moved to Arles. These self-portraits were not just about depicting his likeness, but also about exploring new artistic theories he encountered in the Parisian avant-garde.
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Self-Portrait
Vincent van Gogh, 1886
