1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Self-portrait (Near Golgotha) is a 1898 oil by Paul Gauguin, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Man, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a light-colored shirt. He is standing in front of a dark background with some lighter areas. The man's expression is serious, and he is looking straight ahead. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. If you want to see more works by this artist, look up Paul Gauguin.
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French: ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.
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