Artwork
L'Homme à la Pipe
L'Homme à la Pipe is a print by the Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
L'Homme à la Pipe is an etching by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1890. It is a portrait print that showcases the artist's skill in capturing character through loose, expressive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Dr. Paul F. Gachet, a physician who treated Van Gogh, seated in a garden with a pipe. The subject is shown in a contemplative pose, with his face partially turned away from the viewer.
Technique & Style
The etching features loose, scratchy lines that convey a sense of urgency and spontaneity. The rough texture of the paper adds to the handmade quality of the print, while the drypoint inscription in the top-right corner provides a precise date: '15 Mar 90'.
History & Provenance
The plate is held in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris, with impressions also found in institutions such as the British Museum and the Wellcome Institute Collection. One impression bears Dr. Gachet's collector's mark and annotations by his son, P. L. L. Gachet.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
Dr. Gachet (Man with a Pipe)
Dr. Gachet
Untitled
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