Self-Portrait as a Painter by Vincent van Gogh. A self-portrait of a bearded man with a hat, standing behind an easel and holding a palette against a dark green backdrop.

Self-Portrait as a Painter

Vincent van Gogh

1886 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An introspective early self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh, capturing the artist at work in his studio.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with a clear neutral contrast — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · 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

About the piece

Created in 1886 during his early period in Paris, this self-portrait captures Vincent van Gogh in his professional guise as an artist. The painting retains the somber, earthy palette of his earlier Dutch works, showcasing the intense gaze and textured brushwork that would become hallmarks of his legendary career.