Self Portrait in a Hat

Self Portrait in a Hat by Paul Gauguin
Artist
Paul Gauguin
Date
c.1893 ; Paris , France
Style
Post-impressionism
Genre
Self-portrait
Location
Musée d'Orsay
"Self-Portrait in a Hat" is an canvas created with oil paint by Paul Gauguin in 1893, following his journey to Tahiti. This self-portrait depicts Gauguin in his Paris studio, wearing a hat, with the mysterious Spirit of the Dead Watching in the background. The work exemplifies Post-impressionism with its vibrant colors and bold brushwork. Now housed in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, this painting reflects Gauguin's exploration of identity and spiritual themes through his distinctive style.

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