🎨 Self-portrait – Vincent van Gogh (1887)

🎨 Self-portrait – Vincent van Gogh (1887)

Hand-painted reproduction – Oil on canvas

A calm gaze into the depth of the shadow

In this dark and stripped-down self-portrait, Van Gogh presents himself without artifice, almost fading into the darkness of a textured black background. The face, pale, almost spectral, seems to slowly emerge from the shadow. The eyes, discreet but piercing, express an extreme inner concentration. It is a work of great restraint, full of silence and intensity.

Historical context: a transitional self-portrait

Created in 1887, in Paris, this portrait belongs to a series where Van Gogh searches for his pictorial identity. He adopts a lighter palette than in his early days, but here, he returns to a more sober composition, almost austere. This painting links his realistic self-portraits and his upcoming more expressive explorations.

Visual analysis: economy of means, strength of the gaze

The striped black background, without decoration, places all the emphasis on the figure. The face, softly and laterally lit, is treated with pale and matte colors, highlighted by subtle touches of red, ochre, and brown. The blond hair, red beard, and the gaze devoid of decoration focus the viewer's attention on the intensity of the subject.

Emotional and symbolic reading

This self-portrait seems almost extremely introspective, as if Van Gogh was deliberately fading away to reveal only the essential. It is a self-portrait of withdrawal, silence, and honest self-observation. The black background could represent the unknown, anxiety, or solitude, and the face, the fixed point in this void.

🖌️ Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

At Alpha Reproduction, we pay tribute to this work with care and precision:

• Oil on canvas, subtle textures and respected tones

• Hand painted by an artist expert in realistic portraiture

• Certificate of authenticity provided

• Customizable formats and frames, for all types of spaces

A work for lovers of deep, silent, and striking portraits.

🏡 Decoration idea: minimalism and raw emotion

This painting is ideal for:

• A simple and elegant piece, with dark or gray walls

• A reading nook, a desk, or a meditation space

• A collection of intimate portraits, alongside modern works

Perfect for those looking for a discreet yet powerfully expressive work.

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