{"product_id":"self-portrait-with-bandaged-ear-vincent-van-gogh-4","title":"Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear - Vincent van Gogh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA poignant 1889 self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh, captured shortly after his ear injury, featuring his signature expressive brushwork and bold colour contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in January 1889, this work captures Vincent van Gogh shortly after the incident in Arles that resulted in the injury to his ear. The artist depicts himself wearing a heavy fur cap and a thick green coat, suggesting the cold conditions of his studio during that winter. A white bandage covers the right side of his head, drawing immediate attention to the physical trauma he had recently experienced. He holds a pipe in his mouth, a detail that adds a sense of composure to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background consists of two distinct horizontal bands of colour, a warm orange-red that contrasts with the cooler tones of his clothing. Van Gogh employs his characteristic brushwork, using short, rhythmic strokes that follow the contours of his face and the folds of his coat. This technique creates a sense of movement across the surface of the canvas. The application of paint is deliberate, with the texture of the brushstrokes remaining visible to the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Gogh produced several self-portraits throughout his career, often using them as a means of self-analysis or when he lacked other models. This specific image is notable for its directness and the stark reality of its subject matter. The palette is balanced, relying on the opposition of complementary colours to create visual tension. The work provides a clear view into the artist's state of mind during a difficult period in his life in Provence. It remains a significant example of his ability to translate personal experience into a formalised visual language, using colour and line to convey a specific atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-edouard-vuillard\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait by Edouard Vuillard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-pierre-auguste-renoir\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait by Pierre-Auguste Renoir\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vincent-van-gogh\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVincent van Gogh artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vincent van Gogh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147229200719,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147232084303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147232117071,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147232149839,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147232182607,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147232215375,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147232248143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147232280911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147232313679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147232346447,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147232379215,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147232411983,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-with-Bandaged-Ear_Poster_CompositorV1_1792123710733.jpg?v=1792297325","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/self-portrait-with-bandaged-ear-vincent-van-gogh-4","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}