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Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear
Self-portrait by van Gogh, showing the head with a bandaged ear – the result of the artist's self-mutilation during a psychological crisis. The painting is an example of expressive post-impressionism, reflecting the artist's turbulent emotions. The painter shows his sensitivity 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:
1889
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Courtauld Institute of Art, London, United Kingdom
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Theme:
Self-portrait, suffering, isolation, psyche
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work expresses a dramatic moment in van Gogh's life, combining elements of his psychological suffering with intense expression of color and texture.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret in the context of the artist's personal struggles, mental state, and the expressive power of painting in post-impressionism.See other works by this artist
