“Self-Portrait” is an artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1887 while he was residing in Paris, France. This oil on canvas self-portrait belongs to both the Post-Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism art movements. Currently, it is housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork portrays Vincent van Gogh himself, rendered with his characteristic bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The background is a dynamic mosaic of multicolored dots and dashes, typical of Neo-Impressionist influence, creating a vibrating, lively effect. Van Gogh’s intense gaze, framed by his reddish hair and beard, captures the viewer’s attention and reflects the deep self-exploration characteristic of his later works. His coat, defined with thick impassioned strokes, contrasts against the energetic backdrop, encapsulating both the turmoil and brilliance that marked his artistic journey.
