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Portrait of Dr. Gachet
Dmitry Nikolaevich Khurtov • Painting, 60×50 cm
Description of the artwork «Portrait of Dr. Gachet»
Dr. Gachet was a portrait created by the great artist Vincent Van Gogh in 1890, shortly before his death. This portrait is one of the most significant and famous works in the history of art.
Dr. Paul-Ferdinand Gachet was a psychiatrist in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, where Van Gogh was under treatment after one of his episodes of mania. Van Gogh was grateful to the doctor for his understanding and support, and he decided to capture his image on canvas.
Portrait of Dr. Gachet has Van Gogh's distinctive handwriting with its vivid colors, emotional gaze, and violent brushstrokes. Gachet is depicted in heartfelt colors, with a background behind him that flows and merges, creating an atmosphere of movement and dynamism.
Dr. Paul-Ferdinand Gachet was a psychiatrist in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, where Van Gogh was under treatment after one of his episodes of mania. Van Gogh was grateful to the doctor for his understanding and support, and he decided to capture his image on canvas.
Portrait of Dr. Gachet has Van Gogh's distinctive handwriting with its vivid colors, emotional gaze, and violent brushstrokes. Gachet is depicted in heartfelt colors, with a background behind him that flows and merges, creating an atmosphere of movement and dynamism.
