Self-Portrait With a Bandaged Ear
1889 Courtauld Gallery, London
About this artwork
This powerful self-portrait depicts the artist shortly after the infamous incident where he mutilated his own ear. He is shown wearing a dark overcoat and a fur hat, with a white bandage visible around his head covering the injury.
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Painted in Arles, France, shortly after Van Gogh's release from the hospital, this self-portrait captures a period of intense psychological distress. The incident where he cut off part of his ear followed a heated argument with his friend and fellow artist Paul Gauguin. Despite his turmoil, Van Gogh continued to paint prolifically, creating some of his most iconic works during this time.
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Self-Portrait With a Bandaged Ear
Vincent van Gogh, 1889
