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

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

Hand-painted reproduction – Oil on canvas

A summer light in a gaze turned inward

In this radiant self-portrait, Van Gogh paints himself wearing a wide yellow straw hat, bathed in a soft and vibrant light. The background, streaked with blue and green strokes, evokes a sky swept by winds, or a calm sea. The light falls on his face with a new frankness, revealing the warm colors of his beard and the softness of his features. It is a work of solar simplicity, yet full of introspection.

Historical context: the influence of the Impressionists

Painted in Paris in 1887, this work marks a clear break from the dark self-portraits of his early years. Influenced by Monet, Signac and Seurat, Van Gogh begins to incorporate the techniques of free brushwork and light color. This portrait, one of the brightest in his series, reflects an artist deeply exploring color as an emotional language.

Visual analysis: contrast, warmth, and spontaneity

The yellow straw hat, the central element of the painting, captures the light like a personal sun. The face is turned three-quarters, the eyes look towards the viewer without harshness. The red beard, the green collar, the bluish shadows of the background compose a balanced and lively chromatic harmony. The brushwork is nervous but controlled, full of rhythm and texture.

Emotional and symbolic reading

The straw hat, typical of strollers, gardeners, or peasants, evokes the connection to nature, to light, to the earth. It is also a way for Van Gogh to humanize himself, to step out of the tragic image to present himself as a simple man, in the daylight. The whole expresses both the joy of existence and the lucidity of the inner gaze.

🖌️ Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

Our faithful reproductions of this sunny artwork are made with meticulous care:

• Oil on canvas, visible textures, respected shades

• Hand painted by an artist specializing in the post-impressionist style

• Certificate of Authenticity included

• Customizable formats and frames, according to your decorative style

A living work, full of light and visual balance.

🏡 Decoration idea: natural brilliance and casual elegance

"Self-portrait with Straw Hat" is perfect for:

• A bright room, a creative office, or a reading room

• A bohemian or contemporary interior, with natural tones

• A personal gallery of Van Gogh's works, highlighting his diversity of styles

An ideal choice for those looking for a soothing, expressive, and luminous artwork.

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