Portrait of Eugene Boch (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

Portrait of Eugene Boch - Vincent van Gogh - 1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of Eugene Boch
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions60 x 45 cm
Art MovementPost-Impressionism
Current LocationMusée d'Orsay, Paris, France

About Portrait of Eugene Boch

The artwork, “Portrait of Eugene Boch,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. The piece exemplifies the Post-Impressionism movement and was rendered using oil on canvas. It measures 60 by 45 cm and is a portrait. Presently, the artwork resides in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, France.

In the artwork, a man is depicted with a contemplative expression against a dark, starry background, suggestive of a tranquil night sky. The man’s face is gaunt, with pronounced cheekbones and a sharp beard, rendered in distinctive brushstrokes that reflect the artist’s style. The colors are vibrant yet controlled, with the subject’s jacket painted in warm tones of brown and his shirt in a muted green with red stripes. The backdrop, a deep blue adorned with scattered stars, contrasts sharply with the warm hues of the subject’s attire, emphasizing the man’s thoughtful demeanor, and creating a vivid portrayal that is both intimate and arresting.

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