🎨 Self-portrait – Vincent van Gogh (1889)

✨ A gaze that transcends time

There are portraits that capture a likeness. And then, there is this self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh, which captures the very soul of the artist. Painted in 1889, at the heart of a troubled period, this painting does not merely depict a face: it plunges us into the depths of a disturbed creative genius, into a whirlwind of colors and emotions. A hypnotic work, as vibrant as it is silent.

📚 A creation context full of emotion

Created at the asylum of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, this Self-Portrait is one of the many that Van Gogh painted during his confinement. At that time, the artist was desperately trying to understand himself through the mirror of painting. Undoubtedly one of the most famous in his series, this painting is dated September 1889, just a few months before his death. It constitutes a true artistic and psychological testament.

🎨 Visual analysis: a symphony of lines and torments

The background is a shifting field of bluish swirls, almost cosmic, evoking Van Gogh's unstable inner universe. The face, sculpted by thick and expressive brushstrokes, exudes a contained tension. The eye, a piercing blue, appears both alert and distant. The choice of the blue-green suit, in the same tones as the background, creates a fluid continuity between the man and the chaos surrounding him. The absence of the left ear, subtly hidden by the angle of the face, is not an oversight: it is an intentional silence.

🧠 Symbolic reading: painting oneself to exist

In this self-portrait, Van Gogh does not seek to flatter his image, but to capture a bare truth. He explores identity through painting, questioning his own humanity and his place in the world. This painting is not a self-portrait in the traditional sense: it is a pictorial introspection, a silent cry of solitude and lucidity. A universal message about fragility and perseverance.

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🏡 Where to display this self-portrait by Van Gogh?

This portrait beautifully adorns a desk, a bookcase, or a room with a bohemian, classic, or arty style. It captivates, intrigues, and becomes a topic of conversation. It is also a rare and profound gift for an art lover, a psychology enthusiast, or a collector.

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