Self-Portrait (1887) 2
Vincent van Gogh captured his own intense gaze in this vibrant 1887 self-portrait, sporting a wide-brimmed straw hat and a blue workman's jacket. Painted during his time in Paris, the short, choppy brushstrokes reveal his heavy experimentation with Impressionist techniques, moving away from his earlier dark, somber Dutch period. The bright yellow of the hat clashes beautifully with the cool blue background, showing off his growing obsession with color theory. It's a fascinating snapshot of an artist on the verge of developing the iconic, swirling style that would define his legacy.
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