In Gauguin’s Self-Portrait, the artist represents himself as a whole and strong-willed person. His sharp and crude features seem to be cut out by a sculptor. Gauguin endowed his image with lineaments of a barbaric prophet, who is called to update the language of art. The painting’s dull and dark colors give the portrait a gloomy and mysterious character. These qualities come from symbolism in literature that influenced Paul Gauguin’s works.
Self-Portrait
Creation period
after 1889
Dimensions
45x38 cm
45x38
45x38
Technique
oil on canvas
Collection
Exhibition
7
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Self-Portrait
Creation period
after 1889
Dimensions
45x38 cm
45x38
45x38
Technique
oil on canvas
Collection
Exhibition
7
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