Self-Portrait with Portrait of Émile Bernard (Les misérables)

'Self-Portrait with Portrait of Émile Bernard (Les misérables)' is a striking representation of the Post-Impressionist painter Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin himself, painted on a Canvas using Oil. The juxtaposition of his Self-portrait with a portrait of his contemporary, Émile Bernard is distinct. This intricate work demonstrates Gauguin's adeptness at portraiture and his experimental use of color, embodying a style that significantly differentiated him from the Impressionists. Overall, Gauguin's painting is a deeply symbolic synthesis of artistic individuality and camaraderie, underlining his undying contribution to Post-Impressionism.