Self-Portrait
1887 Van Gogh Museum
About this artwork
This self-portrait depicts the artist looking intently at the viewer, rendered with thick, directional brushstrokes characteristic of his style. It is an oil on canvas work, likely created in Paris where he experimented with Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist techniques.
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Vincent van Gogh painted over 30 self-portraits during his career, offering a unique visual diary of his changing mental state and artistic evolution. This particular work, from his Parisian period, shows a departure from his earlier dark tones towards a brighter palette and more dynamic brushwork, influenced by the Impressionists he encountered there.
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Self-Portrait
Vincent van Gogh, 1887
