Self-Portrait with Straw Hat
c. 1887 Van Gogh Museum
About this artwork
This is a self-portrait of the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, featuring him in a straw hat and dark jacket against a textured blue-grey background. The painting exemplifies his characteristic thick, visible brushstrokes and bold use of color.
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Vincent van Gogh created over 30 self-portraits during his career, offering a unique visual diary of his life and artistic development. This particular work, painted during his time in Paris, demonstrates his experimentation with color and brushwork influenced by Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism, foreshadowing his iconic later style. The straw hat was a practical accessory for outdoor work but also became a recurring motif in his self-portraits.
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Self-Portrait with Straw Hat
Vincent van Gogh, c. 1887
