Self Portrait 1889

Description

Waterproof vinyl sticker of the Expressionist painting “Self Portrait” by Vincent Van Gogh (1889). Discover more items featuring this artist by visiting our Vincent Van Gogh Collection.

QUALITIES:

• Waterproof
• UV-Ray Resistant for up to 3 years
• Dishwasher safe
• An extra lip around the sticker for easy removal from the backing
• Please avoid contact with products that contain alcohol

SHIPPING:

• Processing time: 1-2 business days
• Eco-friendly shipping materials

ABOUT THE ART:

Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 “Self Portrait” radiates both turbulence and resolve, offering a window into the artist’s psyche during his Saint‑Rémy asylum months. Painted shortly after a severe breakdown, the work balances vulnerability with determined creative force.

Firstly, Van Gogh positions himself in three‑quarter view, allowing swirling blues and turquoises to envelop his figure like an emotional aura. The background’s rhythmic curves echo unseen currents, suggesting the instability he felt. Additionally, these same curves appear within his jacket and beard, visually binding the man to his mental atmosphere.

Moreover, Van Gogh’s complementary colors heighten psychological tension. The fiery oranges in his hair and beard clash with the cool blues behind him, thus generating a charged, almost electric vibration. Meanwhile, his pale, furrowed face emerges from this chromatic storm, eyes steady yet haunted.

Furthermore, the layering of brushstrokes reinforces the portrait’s intensity. Van Gogh applied paint in deliberate, energetic dashes that follow the contours of his head, so texture and form become inseparable. Consequently, light seems to ripple across the canvas rather than sit calmly upon it.

In conclusion, the 1889 “Self Portrait” transcends mere likeness. Through swirling color, dynamic texture, and an unflinching gaze, Van Gogh confronts his condition while asserting the unbreakable vitality of his art.