Portrait of Doctor Felix Rey by Vincent van Gogh. A vivid portrait of a man with a dark goatee wearing a blue coat, set against a rhythmic, swirling green and yellow wallpaper pattern.

Portrait of Doctor Felix Rey

Vincent van Gogh

1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking Post-Impressionist portrait characterized by bold color contrast and Van Gogh's signature rhythmic brushwork.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in a cooler tonal register — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep green, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1889 during his time in Arles, this portrait by Vincent van Gogh depicts Doctor Félix Rey, the physician who treated him. The work is celebrated for its intense color palette and the decorative, swirling background pattern that creates a sense of dynamic movement around the steadfast gaze of the sitter.