À propos de l’œuvre
Autoportrait de Vincent van Gogh, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · April -June 1887 · Paris
Self-portrait, F380Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Van Gogh represents himself in a light jacket, his face turned three-quarters and his gaze fixed on the mirror; the muffled blues and greens of the background are animated by a multitude of quick touches.
Look at the work
The painter facing his own gaze
The bust fills almost the entire little box. The high forehead, red beard and clear line of the collar lead towards the eyes, placed with more precision than the garment.
Around the face, the blue-green background is not a still surface: brief touches follow several directions and give the portrait a movement that contrasts with the concentrated expression.
In Paris, Van Gogh wanted to become a portrait painter but had little money to pay for models. He therefore multiplied self-portraits, at the same time color exercises, character studies and demonstrations of his know-how.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The 32.4 × 24 cm format, cardboard support and KM 105.833 inventory identify the self-portrait F380/JH1225, painted between April and June 1887.
A palette still retained
Blue, green and gray dominate, but pink, orange and red accents warm the face and beard. The contrast announces the freer color of the following months.
A dynamic background
Quick strokes do not describe any decor. They circulate the air around the head and give the small image an intensity greater than its format.
More than a resemblance
Van Gogh is not looking for a photographic rendering. The fragmented modeling and direction of the keys transmit a mental presence as much as a physiognomy.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The image corresponds to Van Gogh's only self-portrait kept in the collection of the Kroeller-Müller Museum.
F380 and JH1225
These references eliminate confusion with other Parisian self-portraits very close in date, framing and outfit.
A model always available
Unable to regularly pay models, Van Gogh uses his own face to work on skin tones and expression.
Painted on cardboard
The rigid support and small format are suitable for quick study; the material nevertheless remains dense and fully pictorial.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must retain the tension of the gaze, the pink-green transitions of the face and the diversity of the touches of the background without hardening the contours.
- Green eyes directed towards the viewer
- The red beard built by hatching
- The lit forehead
- The blue and red bow of the collar
- The blue-green background with quick touches
Work sheet
| Title | Self-portrait, F380 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | April - June 1887 |
| Place of creation | Paris |
| Original technique | Oil on cardboard |
| Dimensions | 32.4 × 24 cm |
| Inventory | Kroeller-Müller Museum KM 105.833 · F380 · JH1225 |
| Conservation | Kroeller-Müller Museum, Otterlo |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A small portrait of an intense presence
The vertical format is suitable for a bookcase, desk or portrait wall. Petrol blue, gray green, rust and light beige interact with walnut, leather and brass.
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 Kroeller-Müller Museum measured 2,800 × 3,842 px; it was reduced to 2,186 × 3,000 px and converted into a real WebP.
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.
