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10 Vincent van Gogh Self-Portraits You Need to Know
Vincent van Gogh created 36 self-portraits in the space of only 10 years. These works are an amazing source of knowledge not only of how Van Gogh looked (although we know that from one photo) but also of how he developed as an artist through the years.
Most importantly, his self-portraits help us to understand how he wished to be perceived as an artist, and take a look at his mental state – they are the key to his story. Below are 10 of Vincent van Gogh’s self-portraits you need to know.
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Self-Portrait as a Painter, 1886
Van Gogh started to paint very late in his life when he was 27 years old. He never received any formal training.
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His first self-portraits, like this one, are dated 1886, which is also the exact time he portrayed himself as an artist. Notice the somber colors he uses. He would soon abandon them after seeing the work of the Impressionists in Paris.
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Self-Portrait, 1887
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