“Self-Portrait with Straw Hat” is an artwork by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1887 in Paris, France. This oil on canvas painting belongs to the Post-Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism art movements and serves as a self-portrait, a common genre in van Gogh’s oeuvre. The artwork is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In the artwork, Vincent van Gogh depicts himself wearing a straw hat, gazing directly at the viewer with an intense and thoughtful expression. The textured background, composed of varied blue and purple hues, contrasts with the vivid yellow of the hat, accentuating the artist’s gaunt features and fiery red beard. The expressive brushstrokes and the interplay of light and shadow reflect van Gogh’s signature style, underscoring his fascination with color and emotion.
