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Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat (obverse: The Potato Peeler)

Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat (obverse: The Potato Peeler)

The Met

Artist: Vincent van Gogh(Dutch, Zundert 1853–1890 Auvers-sur-Oise)

Date: 1887

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 16 x 12 1/2 in. (40.6 x 31.8 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot (1876-1967), 1967

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Brief Description

A man with a reddish beard and a wide-brimmed yellow straw hat looks directly forward

Detailed Description

A man is depicted from the chest upward against a textured background. He is positioned slightly to the right of the center, with his head turned slightly to his left, looking directly forward. He wears a wide-brimmed, bright yellow straw hat that covers the upper portion of his head, casting a slight shadow over his forehead. His face features a reddish-orange beard and mustache, with visible brushstrokes creating texture. His eyes are a light blue-green, and his nose is prominent. His lips are full and a reddish-brown color. He wears a dark blue or grey jacket with visible lapels, and a white shirt collar is visible beneath. Distinct brushwork, with short, thick strokes, creates a sense of movement and texture throughout the image, particularly in the hat, clothing, and background. The background is a swirling pattern of light brown, grey, and hints of orange and green.

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Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat (obverse: The Potato Peeler) by Vincent van Gogh

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