Description
Vincent van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat sets a searching face against a restless field of blue. Short strokes of orange, green, and pale yellow build the skin, while a red beard gives the face a warm center. The broad felt hat and dark jacket emerge from a background whose painted marks seem to turn around the head.
Made during his Paris period, the portrait shows Van Gogh exploring the expressive possibilities of contrasting colors and separate strokes. Even the clothing carries a pattern of blue and orange touches. His steady gaze holds the composition together, bringing a sense of concentration to its lively surface.
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