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Dr. Gachet (Man with a Pipe), by Vincent van Gogh, ink, 1890

Dr. Gachet (Man with a Pipe)

Vincent van Gogh

1890

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Dr. Gachet (Man with a Pipe) is a 1890 ink by Vincent van Gogh, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Vincent van Gogh
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a mustache and short, curly hair, wearing a dark jacket with a high collar. He holds a pipe in his right hand, resting his chin on his left hand. The background is a simple, light-colored wall with a few vertical lines. The man's facial expression is contemplative, and his eyes seem to be looking downward. The overall mood of the portrait is one of quiet reflection. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portrait, you might want to look up the artist "Gogh, Vincent van" next.

About the artist

Portrait of Vincent van Gogh
Artist

Vincent van Gogh

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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