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

🖼️ Self-portrait with Straw Hat – Vincent van Gogh (1887)
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A piercing gaze under the sun: Van Gogh confronts himself with sincerity and light

Painted in Paris in 1887, Self-Portrait with Straw Hat is one of the brightest and most intense self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh.
Created during a period of stylistic experimentation, this painting marks a turning point in his work: more clarity, more color, more boldness. Here, Van Gogh depicts himself with realism, but also with inner tension, under the harsh light of broad daylight.

A frontal, direct, and straightforward composition

Face in light, frank gaze, expressive palette

The artist paints himself from the front, wearing a blue jacket, and wearing a yellow straw hat, typical of the countryside and outdoor work.
His piercing green gaze pierces the viewer, while the facial features, angular and red, express fatigue, strength, and introspection.

The background is composed of quick and directional keys, in light and cool colors (whites, grays, blues, pale reds), accentuating the light vibration of the whole.

The palette is warm and contrasting :
– Intense yellow of the cap,
– Orange-red beard,
– Deep blue of the jacket,
– Rosy skin and bluish shadows.

A self-portrait of truth, color, and technical mastery

Van Gogh does not seek here to embellish or conceal himself. He shows a real face, marked but dignified, sunny but tense, in a style influenced by Impressionism and Japanese art which he admires.

"By painting myself, I seek to understand the light, the shadows, the colors, and what I feel through it."
– Vincent van Gogh (free interpretation based on his letters)

It is a work of labor, identity, and self-reflection, which has now become an icon of modern art.

Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

A powerful and luminous self-portrait, faithfully and expressively recreated

At Alpha Reproduction, Self-portrait with Straw Hat is entirely hand-painted in oil on canvas, with extreme care given to:

• The intensity of the gaze, clear and striking

• The natural light model, sculpting the face

• The bright and realistic colors, applied in quick strokes

• The rich pictorial material, characteristic of the Parisian period

• The authenticity of the line, without artifice

📜 Certificate of authenticity provided
📐 Customizable formats – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Light wood frame, discreet gold or museum black on request

An ideal painting for enthusiasts of portraits of artists, art history, and expressive painting

Self-portrait with a Straw Hat is perfect for a workshop, an inspiring office, a personal gallery, or a collection dedicated to the masters of the 19th century. It is a work that questions, inspires, and captures the gaze.

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With this hand-painted reproduction, you bring into your home a portrait full of humanity, light, and pictorial sincerity, a witness to a crucial moment in Van Gogh's artistic evolution.
At Alpha Reproduction, each painting is recreated with excellence, color fidelity, and respect for the original gesture.

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