My exhibition displays the different portraits that Vincent Van Gogh created. Portraits were a common theme in his different artworks. They ranged from self-portraits to portraits of different people. Van Gogh often chose to paint self-portraits as a cheaper option because hiring models was costly.
Self-Portrait, Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853-1890), 1887, From the collection of: The Art Institute of Chicago
This self-portrait of van Gogh was said to be influenced by the Neo-impressionist color theory. It focuses on the contrast between the blue/green background and Van Gogh's orange/red hair.
Portrait of Joseph Roulin, Vincent van Gogh, 1889, From the collection of: MoMA The Museum of Modern Art
This is Joseph Roulin, a close friend of Vincent Van Gogh. It was painted with oil painting in 1889 on a canvas. Its style is post impressionism. The portrait was painted by Van Gogh from his memory.
Portrait of Camille Roulin, Vincent van Gogh, November 1888 - December 1888, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
This portrait was painted in 1888 and it is of Camille Roulin, son of Joseph Roulin. Van Gogh painted every member of the Roulin family. Camille was 11 years old when he was painted Vincent van Gogh.
Self-Portrait with Straw Hat, Vincent van Gogh, March 1887 - June 1887, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
This is another self-portrait that van Gogh painted in the year 1887. He painted this in a sketched and free style. He used cheap materials, such as board instead of canvas.
This is a portrait of 17 year old Armand Roulin, the son of Joseph Roulin. The Roulin family were said to be close companions of Van Gogh. His dark clothes contrast with the vivid green background.
La berceuse (Portrait of Madame Roulin), Vincent van Gogh, December 1888 - January 1889, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
This portrait of Madame Roulin, wife of Joseph Roulin, symbolizes motherhood. One can see that she is holding some kind of cord so that she can rock a cradle, which is unseen by the viewer.
The Arlesienne, Vincent van Gogh, 1888, From the collection of: Musée d’Orsay, Paris
This portrait of Van Gogh's friend, madame Ginoux, took him only an hour to paint despite its size. Van Gogh focuses on her by contrasting her dark clothes and creating a yellow solid background.
Self-Portrait, Vincent van Gogh, 1889, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
This is the first work that van Gogh painted after recovering from a mental breakdown. His yellow/green appearance is haunting and contrasts with the blue/violet background.
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