Artwork
Portrait of a man
Portrait of a man is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
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Overview
This oil painting, created in 1888 by Vincent van Gogh, is a portrait of a man. It is now held at the Kröller-Müller Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted wearing a dark jacket, white shirt, and a white bow tie with green stripes. He has dark hair and a serious expression, gazing to the right against a bright yellow background.
Technique & Style
The portrait features thick brushstrokes, particularly evident in the man's face, which gives the painting a textured quality. The contrast between the subject's dark attire and the bright background is notable.
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Artist & collection
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.
