À propos de l’œuvre
Autoportrait au chapeau de paille, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · Summer 1887 · Paris
Self-portrait with straw hat, F526Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Under a large yellow hat, Van Gogh turns his head slightly and stares at the viewer; the red beard, the blue jacket and the background covered with short touches show how much his palette has brightened in Paris.
Look at the work
A face built by color
The hat occupies almost the entire width of the small panel and forms a luminous disk above the face. Its edge casts a shadow on the forehead, focusing the gaze around the green eyes.
The beard is made of orange, yellow and brown lines, while the jacket mixes ultramarine blue, purple and white. Behind the head, red, green and gray hatching vibrates an undecorated background.
Unable to regularly pay for models, Van Gogh often painted himself. In Paris, the self-portrait also became a laboratory where he experienced the light colors and divided touches discovered among the Impressionists.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The Detroit Institute of Arts maintains this portrait under number 22.13. The panel-mounted cardboard support, dimensions of 34.9 × 26.7 cm and references F526/JH1309 establish its identity.
The hat as a source of light
The intense yellow of the headgear visually illuminates the entire composition. Its long streaks follow the shape of the straw and reinforce its volume.
Very active complements
Orange and blue, red and green respond to each other in the face, beard, jacket and background. The contrasts give the small portrait an immediate presence.
A more precise look than clothing
The eyes, nose and mouth are carefully articulated, while the jacket remains wide and summary. This hierarchy directs all attention towards expression.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The museum's notice documents this painting as one of Van Gogh's Parisian self-portraits and specifies its importance in the history of American collections.
Entered Detroit in 1922
The DIA purchased the portrait at the Kélékian collection sale; it became the first American public museum to acquire a painting by Van Gogh.
Cardboard mounted on wood
The artist paints on rigid cardboard then attached to a panel, a support different from the canvas usually associated with his portraits.
The Paris Summer of 1887
Van Gogh then works with a lighter range and a fragmented touch, while maintaining a very personal facial shape.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the shine of the hat, the variety of oranges of the beard and the concentrated look, without standardizing the multicolored hatching of the background.
- The large striated yellow hat
- Green eyes under the shaded edge
- The red beard in short touches
- The blue-purple jacket
- The background animated with red and green
Work sheet
| Title | Self-portrait with straw hat, F526 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | Summer 1887 |
| Place of creation | Paris |
| Original technique | Oil on artist's cardboard, mounted on panel |
| Dimensions | 34.9 × 26.7 cm |
| Inventory | Detroit Institute of Arts 22.13 · F526 · JH1309 |
| Conservation | Detroit Institute of Arts |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A solar portrait with intense blues
The small vertical format is suitable for a desk, bookcase or portrait wall. Straw yellow, ultramarine blue, rust and gray green interact with walnut 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 Detroit Institute of Arts reference image measured 2,087 × 2,700 px; it was kept at its native resolution and converted into a real WebP, without artificial enlargement.
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.
