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“Self-Portrait 2” — Vincent van Gogh, 1887

During his two years in Paris (1886–1888), Van Gogh painted more than twenty self-portraits — the cheapest model in Montmartre, and the most demanding. This 1887 self-portrait comes from the months when he was absorbing Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism: the palette brightens, the brushwork quickens, and the famous gaze fixes the viewer with unsettling calm.

The face is built in short, directional strokes, the background a shimmer of blue-green that makes the head feel lit from within. It is Van Gogh in his most experimental year — before Arles, before the sunflowers, but already unmistakably himself.

Digitally restored by an artist (wear removed, colours refreshed, vintage character retained). Copyright: Personal use only — no resale or redistribution.

Download includes 5 high-resolution JPEG files: 4×5 (up to 40×50cm) · 3×4 (up to 18×24″) · 2×3 (up to 24×36″) · International (A5–A1, 50×70cm) · 11×14″

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