Self-Portrait (1887)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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This painting by Vincent van Gogh, titled "Self-Portrait" (1887), showcases the artist's distinctive style through the vigorous brush strokes and vivid color contrasts for which he is renowned. The portrait features Van Gogh himself, clad in a blue shirt with a large straw hat, against a lightly textured, impressionistic background that seems to flutter with hues of blue, white, and hints of red.Van Gogh’s intense gaze is striking as he looks directly at the viewer, an approach that pulls you into his emotional and psychological state. His ginger beard and the rough textures of his face are rendered with a rich variety of colors that capture the light and shadows in a dynamic way. The broad, swirling strokes on the hat and the delicate, finer strokes on the face demonstrate Van Gogh’s skill in manipulating paint thickness and brushwork to depict different textures and contours.This self-portrait not only reflects Van Gogh’s physical appearance but also serves as a window into his complex emotional landscape, characteristic of the personal expression he infused into his work.