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Self Portrait (Van Gogh) facts for kids

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A self-portrait is a picture an artist makes of themselves. It can be a painting, a drawing, a sculpture, or even a photograph. Artists create self-portraits to show how they look or how they feel.

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Self Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh, 1889

Self Portrait is a famous painting by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. He used oil paints to create this artwork.

About Van Gogh's Self-Portrait

This painting was made in 1889. It is one of the last self-portraits Van Gogh ever painted. The artwork measures about 57.2 centimeters tall and 43.8 centimeters wide. That's about 22.5 inches by 17.25 inches.

Where to See It

Today, you can see this important painting at the National Gallery of Art. This museum is located in Washington D.C., in the United States.

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