Description
Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear shows Vincent van Gogh wearing a fur-trimmed cap and green overcoat, with a white bandage framing his face. A pipe rests between his lips, and curling smoke rises against a vivid red and orange background. The warm backdrop contrasts with his green coat and steady gaze.
Painted in Arles in January 1889, the portrait shows Van Gogh returning to his work after a stay in hospital. His steady gaze and assured strokes give the image a concentrated presence without concealing the signs of injury.
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