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21 maj 2024 · Most of Van Gogh’s self-portraits date from his time in Paris, which was a formative period in his development as an artist. The earliest were painted in 1886 and are notable for their dark palette reminiscent of traditional Dutch portraiture, particularly the work of Rembrandt.
Vincent produced his self-portraits because he wanted to practise painting people. The majority of them – over 25 – were done while he was in Paris (1886–88). He was short of money in that period and struggled to find models. So the artist chose the simplest solution and painted himself.
29 sty 2020 · Here, we explore 5 of Van Gogh's most significant self-portraits. Though some are more well-known than others, each one illustrates a chapter of the artist's story, helping us piece together one of art history's most important narratives.
26 cze 2024 · Self-Portrait with Pipe is one of the first known self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh. The work was created sometime between September and November of 1886 when Van Gogh was living in Paris and associating with members of the avant-garde movement, including Paul Gauguin and Émile Bernard.
10 sty 2022 · Maybe it’s both. Van Gogh displays his talents as a painter in Self-portrait (1889), housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. What is especially notable is his use of color, with his ginger hair contrasting with the corresponding blue attire and background.
16 sty 2024 · Vincent van Gogh created 36 self-portraits in the space of only 10 years. These works are an amazing source of knowledge not only of how Van Gogh looked (although we know that from one photo) but also of how he developed as an artist through the years.
Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) and his art might well be the most instantly recognizable in the world, due in large part to his fascinating self-portraits. 127 years after his death, Van...
