“Portrait of a One-Eyed Man” is an artwork created by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. The medium of the artwork is oil on canvas, and it belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement. The artwork is categorized under the genre of portrait and is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In the artwork, the portrayal of a man with one eye closed captivates the viewer’s attention. The subject is depicted with a cigarette in his mouth and a hat tilted on his head, exuding a rugged and introspective demeanor. Van Gogh’s characteristic bold brushstrokes and vivid color palette are evident, enhancing the texture and depth of the man’s coat and hat, contrasting against a swirling, verdant background. The expression of the man, combined with the dynamic application of paint, captures a moment of contemplative solitude, embodying the emotional intensity typical of van Gogh’s masterpieces during this period.
