Portrait of Vincent van Gogh by John Peter Russell. A half-length portrait of a man with red hair and a thick beard, wearing a dark coat and looking back over his shoulder against a dark, textured background.

Portrait of Vincent van Gogh

John Peter Russell

1886 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking and intimate 1886 portrait of Vincent van Gogh by his friend, the Australian artist John Peter Russell.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1886 while both artists were studying in Paris, this intimate portrait by John Peter Russell captures a young Vincent van Gogh with a serious, penetrating gaze. The work is renowned for being one of the most lifelike representations of Van Gogh, showcasing Russell's skillful handling of light and shadow against a deep, moody backdrop that anticipates the subject's own artistic intensity.

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