À propos de l’œuvre
Autoportrait, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · August -September 1887 · Paris
Self-portrait with straw hat, F469Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Dressed in a light summer outfit and wearing a large straw hat, Van Gogh paints himself in three quarters; his two eyes, one blue and the other green, emerge from a network of small touches of turquoise, pink and ocher.
Look at the work
A face observed in the light of Paris
The light bust stands out against a now cream background, covered with blue and green dashes. The hat forms a large yellow halo around the forehead and casts a light shadow over the eyes.
Van Gogh seeks neither the official pose nor the academic finish. Beard, skin, shirt and background are constructed by separate touches whose directions accompany the volumes.
Unable to regularly pay for models, Van Gogh uses his own face as a testing ground. This Parisian portrait allows him to simultaneously study physiognomy, complementary contrasts and a freer touch.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The Van Gogh Museum instructions identify this oil on 40.9 × 32.8 cm cardboard under s0164V1962, F469/JH1310.
Two different colored eyes
The eye on the left in the image appears blue, the other green. This discreet asymmetry gives the gaze a particularly vivid presence.
A formerly purple background
The museum indicates that the purple pigment of the preparation has largely faded. This purple originally formed a more distinct contrast with the yellow of the hat.
Cardboard as an economic support
Van Gogh chooses here a less expensive solution than canvas. The small touches of the preparatory layer directly contribute to the surface effect.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The dating, support and evolution of colors are documented by the official notice of the Van Gogh Museum.
An oil painted on cardboard
The artist covers this economic support with a preparation punctuated with purple before placing the portrait on it.
A contrast partially disappeared
The purple at the bottom has faded over time; a few pink marks in the shoulder also testify to a once more intense range.
One blue eye, one green eye
This chromatic difference, noted by the museum, animates a face constructed with short touches rather than a smooth pattern.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must maintain the lightness of the hold, the vibration of the separate keys and the asymmetry of the eyes, while respecting the current documented state of the colors.
- The large yellow straw hat
- Blue eye and green eye
- The red beard in brief touches
- The red border of the jacket
- The light background punctuated with blue-green
Work sheet
| Title | Self-portrait with straw hat, F469 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | August-september 1887 |
| Place of creation | Paris |
| Original technique | Oil on cardboard |
| Dimensions | 40.9 × 32.8 cm |
| Inventory | Van Gogh Museum s0164V1962 · F469 · JH1310 |
| Conservation | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A clear self-portrait with turquoise accents
This vertical format enlivens a desk, a bookcase or a wall of portraits. Straw, cream, rust and turquoise go well with light oak and walnut.
Frequently asked questions
Before ordering
Is this a canvas print?
No. Each reproduction is manually painted in oil on canvas. Brushstrokes and material variations belong to the final result.
How is the visual reference chosen?
The official image of the Van Gogh Museum measured 11,090 × 13,833 px; it was reduced to 2,405 × 3,000 px in real WebP, without artificial enlargement.
Can I check the result before shipping?
Yes. Photographs of the finished painting are sent to you; you can request alterations before validating the shipment.
Are custom formats possible?
Yes. The format can be adapted to your wall while maintaining the proportions and balance of the original composition.
