Self-Portrait with Dark Felt Hat at the Easel by Vincent van Gogh is a painting made in 1888, during his stay in Arles. In this work the artist portrays himself in a dark hat with a concentrated gaze, at the easel, as he paints. It is a powerful testimony to his absolute dedication to art and to the deep bond between painter and creation. The bold brushstrokes and the palette of blues, greens and ochres lend psychological intensity and emotional depth to the portrait. Van Gogh does not idealise himself: rather, he shows the toil, determination and solitude of the modern artist.
This self-portrait, together with others from the same period, is an intimate reflection on his own identity and on the mission of art as a means of inner truth. It is one of the most authentic and moving images in Van Gogh’s entire output.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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