🎨 Self-Portrait with Straw Hat – Vincent van Gogh (summer 1887)

Hand-painted reproduction – Oil on canvas

A summer light in the artist's gaze

Under a wide straw hat, Van Gogh portrays himself bathed in a soft, almost solar light. The artist adopts here a palette lighter than in his other self-portraits. The sand, sky blue, and straw tones evoke the atmosphere of an studio open to the countryside, or a summer walk. This is one of Van Gogh's most serene self-portraits, although the gaze remains piercing and deep.

Historical context: Paris, 1887

Created in Paris in the summer of 1887, this portrait marks a period of stylistic transition for Van Gogh. Under the influence of the Impressionists and Neo-Impressionists he was discovering at the time, he moved away from the dark tones of his early works. The bright background, punctuated with dynamic touches, shows the impact of Seurat and Signac on his technique. This self-portrait reveals a calmer Van Gogh, yet still in search of pictorial truth.

Visual analysis: light colors and bright touches

The painting is distinguished by a balanced tonal harmony. The golden yellow hat occupies a large part of the composition, and subtly contrasts with the cream jacket edged in red. The background, made up of small blue and green strokes, evokes a light breeze. The absence of superfluous details refocuses attention on the face and gaze, where introspection prevails over tension.

Emotional interpretation: a serene self-portrait

Far from the drama of the later self-portraits, this canvas seems softer, more composed. It is the image of a man at work, focused but not tormented. The work speaks of transition, observation, and regained light. It is a luminous parenthesis in a often troubled journey.

🖌️ Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

• Oil on canvas, created using classical techniques

• Faithful reproduction of the original work

• Certificate of authenticity included

• Customizable formats, with or without framing

Every detail is respected, from the directional touches of the background to the subtle modeling of the hat.

🏡 A bright room for refined decoration

This painting brings a touch of rustic elegance to any interior. Perfect in:

• A library bathed in natural light

• A dining room in light and natural tones

• A entrance or a modern artist's studio

It is also suitable as a gift for an art lover or a Van Gogh enthusiast, looking for a lesser-known but deeply expressive work.

🌟 Van Gogh's Rediscovered Light

With this self-portrait wearing a straw hat, Van Gogh presents a rare face: that of a calm man, outward-looking, in a season of light. An inspiring work, full of meaning and sensitivity.