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Self-Portrait II by Vincent Van Gogh

Self Portrait II by Vincent Van Gogh

This self-portrait was written in Paris in 1887. The Paris period was designated for Van Gogh by searching for the author’s style, the emergence of new approaches, the emergence of views radically different from the former, a change in the picturesque manner. In this work he refers to the technique of pointillism, which was carried away as a result of communication with Paul Signac.

Van Gogh chooses the traditional composition and foreshortening, harmoniously placing the portrait in the space of the canvas. He depicts himself in a half-turn, attentively and tensely looking in the mirror. The expression of his face is not joyful, it reads some depression and alienation.

The main thick blue background is divided into the smallest parts. The author finds in him many shades and unites them with the help of small dots of pure bright tones. The face is also shown in colorful and picturesque. In the light, the flesh color becomes cold, while in the penumbra it acquires almost hot shades of red and orange. The beard and mustache of the author are the brightest spot on the canvas, as he tries to strengthen their shade as much as possible. The colors of the clothes are also made up by dots. The facial expression is transmitted very subtly and truthfully, special attention is paid to the eyes.

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