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Dr. Gachet (Man with a Pipe)
Dr. Gachet (Man with a Pipe) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Dr.
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- Inscribed:in plate, at upper right: 25 Mai 90; verso, at bottom, in graphite, by the hand of Paul L.L. Gachet: L'Homme à Pipe (Dr. Gachet). Eau forte de Vincent van Gogh (Mai 1890) Auvers S/Oise. P. Gachet
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Overview
Dr. Gachet (Man with a Pipe) is an etching on Japanese paper created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890. It is a portrait print of Dr. Paul Gachet, the physician who treated Van Gogh in his final months.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Dr. Gachet seated, holding a pipe in his right hand and resting his chin on his left. His contemplative expression and downward gaze convey a mood of quiet reflection.
Technique & Style
The etching features a simple, light-colored background with a few vertical lines, while the subject wears a dark jacket with a high collar. The use of etching on Japanese paper showcases Van Gogh's experimentation with different mediums during a prolific period.
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Artist
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
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