Self-portrait
1889 Musée d'Orsay
About this artwork
This iconic self-portrait shows the artist in a head-and-shoulders view against a swirling, patterned background. It was painted in September 1889 while van Gogh was at the asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
Did you know?
Painted during a period of intense mental distress in the asylum at Saint-Rémy, this work is one of the last self-portraits van Gogh ever produced. The rhythmic, swirling lines in the background mirror the turbulence seen in 'The Starry Night,' showcasing his ability to project his internal emotional state onto the canvas through color and movement.
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Self-portrait
Vincent van Gogh, 1889
