Self-Portrait of the Artist, c.1889
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Description:
One of Van Gogh's best-known works, this portrait was created shortly after the artist's suicide attempt (by swallowing paints) in St Remy. When his painting materials were eventually restored to him by his attendants, Van Gogh painted three self-portraits in a quick succession. Curiously, considering the intense results, he claimed to have chosen the genre as a respite from working outdoors. To avoid the excessive excitement and stumulation he would have felt venturing outside the asylum itself, Van Gogh chose instead to turn inwards and paint the landscape of his soul. In some ways this portaint does not appear to be the work of a man whose inner torment had recently led him to attempt suicide. His furrowed brow may betray a certain dissatisfaction or disturnabce, but the face that stares out at us so intently is also confident and surly. If the sitter feels at all depressed on angst-ridden, he is keeping these troubled emotions fairly well hidden. In fact, this is the painting's very strength. The artist imself presents us with only a glimpse of his psychological turmoil; the terrible depression that his strained facial expression attempts to hide, nevertheless comes pouring out around him. The stylized background swirls and organic flowing lines of his jacket are left to do most of the expressive work. They are reminiscent of other canvases painted around this time, such as 'Wheat Field with Cypresses', which feature restless movement as a metaphor for the psyche in constant flux. Van Gogh's frown is ultimately directed beyond the viewer. His eyes seem focused on different things; the object of his gaze remains unclear. He seems to be scrutinizing himself and not liking what he sees.
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