Self Portrait With A Straw Hat By Van Gogh
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Self Portrait With A Straw Hat By Van Gogh
Self Portrait with a Straw Hat by Vincent van Gogh is a vivid 1887 Paris self-portrait now held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Van Gogh painted more than twenty self-portraits while living in Paris, using himself as an inexpensive model while experimenting with figure painting, Neo-Impressionist technique and complementary colour. Remarkably, this portrait was painted on the reverse of an earlier 1885 peasant study titled The Potato Peeler. The historic oil-on-canvas work measures approximately 40.6 × 31.8 cm. Alpha Art Gallery offers reproductions as canvas prints, fine art prints, framed prints and 100% hand-painted oil paintings.
About Self Portrait with a Straw Hat
The Metropolitan Museum of Art dates this self-portrait to 1887. It belongs to the period when Van Gogh was living with his brother Theo in Paris and closely studying the innovations of modern French painting.
A light straw hat, reddish beard and intense colour create a dramatically different image from the dark peasant paintings Van Gogh had produced only a few years earlier.
Why Van Gogh Became His Own Model
The Met explains that Van Gogh wanted to improve as a figure painter but had limited money for professional models. The simplest solution was to buy a mirror and paint himself.
The practical constraint ultimately resulted in one of the most famous groups of self-portraits in modern art. Each became an opportunity to test a different combination of colour, brushwork, clothing and background.
Neo-Impressionist Influence
The painting reflects Van Gogh’s awareness of Neo-Impressionist technique and colour theory. Broken and directional touches allow neighbouring colours to interact visually rather than being completely blended.
Van Gogh did not simply imitate Georges Seurat or Paul Signac. He adapted separated brushwork into a more personal, energetic language that would continue developing after he left Paris.
A Painting on Both Sides
The canvas is especially unusual because another Van Gogh painting survives on its reverse. The Potato Peeler, painted in Nuenen in 1885, represents the earlier dark-toned phase of his career.
Two years later, Van Gogh reused the support for the bright Paris self-portrait. The double-sided canvas therefore places two dramatically different stages of his development on one physical object.
Historical Artwork Details
| Artist and sitter | Vincent van Gogh |
|---|---|
| Title | Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat |
| Date | 1887 |
| Created at | Paris, France |
| Original medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Approximately 40.6 × 31.8 cm |
| Reverse painting | The Potato Peeler, 1885 |
| Genre | Self-portrait |
| Movement | Post-Impressionism |
| Current collection | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| Museum object number | 67.187.70a |
The historical original belongs to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Alpha Art Gallery offers reproductions and does not imply museum affiliation or endorsement.
Choose Your Straw Hat Self-Portrait Reproduction
| Format | Presentation | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas Print | Strong portrait presentation with visible colour pattern | Feature walls and Van Gogh collections |
| Fine Art Print | Refined traditional print format | Collectors and studies |
| Framed Print | Finished formal presentation | Libraries, offices and living rooms |
| Hand-Painted Oil Reproduction | Individual painted strokes and physical surface | Buyers especially interested in painterly texture |
Alpha Art Gallery offers 400–450 GSM museum-quality canvas prints and hand-painted oil reproductions individually created by professional artists.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Van Gogh paint Self Portrait with a Straw Hat?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art dates the portrait to 1887 during Van Gogh’s Paris period.
Where is the original?
The historical painting is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
How large is the original?
The painting measures approximately 40.6 × 31.8 cm.
What is painted on the back?
The reverse contains Van Gogh’s 1885 painting The Potato Peeler.
Why did Van Gogh paint himself?
He wanted to practise figure painting but could not regularly afford models, so using a mirror gave him a practical alternative.
Can I order it as a canvas print?
Yes. Alpha Art Gallery offers multiple sizes on substantial canvas.
Can I buy a hand-painted reproduction?
Yes. A professional artist can individually recreate the portrait using oil on canvas.
Is worldwide shipping free?
Yes. Alpha Art Gallery offers free worldwide shipping on all orders.
Bring Van Gogh’s Paris Experimentation Into Your Space
Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat combines Van Gogh’s intense self-observation with the colour and divided brushwork he was learning in Paris. Choose canvas, fine art, framed or hand-painted oil presentation for your collection.
| 1. Select Type |
Museum Canvas, Fine Art Paper, Hand-Painted Oil Painting, Satin Photo Paper |
|---|---|
| 2. Select Finish Option |
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| 3. Select Size |
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