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Portrait of a man, by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1888

Portrait of a man

Vincent van Gogh

1888

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a man is a 1888 oil by Vincent van Gogh, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Man, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

Who painted this?
Vincent van Gogh
When & what style?
1888 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man's portrait. The man is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt with a bow tie. He has dark hair and looks to the right. The background is bright yellow. The man's face is painted with thick brushstrokes, giving it a rough texture. His eyes are dark and serious. The bow tie is white with green stripes. The painting is by Vincent van Gogh.

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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