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Portrait of Doctor Gachet
Portrait of Doctor Paul Gachet, who cared for van Gogh in the last months of his life. Gachet was a doctor of artists and an art amateur. Van Gogh painted at least three versions of this portrait, all showing the melancholic mood and sad posture of the doctor. The painting is a symbol of the bond between the artist and the caring doctor, as well as an expression of compassion and loneliness.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Vincent van Gogh
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Date of birth and death
30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890
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Style
Post-Impressionism, expressive brushwork, vibrant color, emotional intensity
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Significant works
Sunflowers, Bedroom in Arles, The Starry Night, Wheatfield with Crows, Sorrowing Old Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1890
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France (private collection)
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Theme:
Portrait, melancholy, care, interpersonal relationships
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting shows the 'sensitive face' of Doctor Gachet, whose expression conveys compassion and sadness, symbolizing the state of mind of both men. The blue jacket and hilly background emphasize the melancholic character of the work.
The key to interpreting the work
The painting should be analyzed as an expression of the artist-doctor relationship and an emotional portrait of compassion and solitude.See other works by this artist
