Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1887 ; Paris , France
Style
Post-impressionism
Genre
Self-portrait
Location
Wadsworth Atheneum
Vincent van Gogh's self-portraits are a significant part of his artistic legacy, capturing his evolving emotional states and artistic style. Painted primarily using oil on canvas, these works often depict his face as seen in a mirror, usually showing the right side of his face, which corresponds to the left in the painting. Van Gogh's self-portraits reflect his experimentation within Post-impressionism, emphasizing bold color and expressive brushwork that convey his intense emotional experience.

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