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]]>Van Gogh. Self-Portraits takes as its springboard Van Gogh鈥檚 iconic Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, one of the most celebrated works in The 麻豆视频鈥檚 collection, and brings together around half of the self-portraits Van Gogh created during his short years as a painter.
This is the first time that the full span of Van Gogh鈥檚 self-portraiture has been explored in an exhibition. Several works in the exhibition were last together in Van Gogh鈥檚 studio and have never been reunited, until now.
An outstanding selection of 16 self-portraits have been brought together to trace the evolution of Van Gogh鈥檚 self representation, from his early Self-Portrait with a Dark Felt Hat, created in 1886 during his formative period in Paris, to听Self-Portrait with a Palette, painted at the asylum in Saint-R茅my-de-Provence in September 1889, one of his last self-portraits before his death in 1890.
The myth of Van Gogh today is linked as much to his extraordinary life as it is to his stunning paintings. This exhibition allows both aspects to be explored.
Supported by Kenneth C. Griffin
With additional support from The Huo Family Foundation
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Become a FriendThis exhibition catalogue is essential reading for art lovers who want to learn more about the self-portraits on display in听Van Gogh. Self-Portraits.
The myth of Van Gogh today is linked as much to his extraordinary life as it is to his stunning paintings. His biography has often shaped the way that his self-portraits have been (mis)understood. Van Gogh. Self-Portraits reconsiders this aspect of his production and places the artist鈥檚 self-representation in context to reveal the role it plays in his oeuvre.
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]]>This famous painting, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear by Vincent van Gogh, expresses his artistic power and personal struggles. Van Gogh painted it in January 1889, a week after leaving hospital. He had received treatment there after cutting off most of his left ear (shown here as the bandaged right ear because he painted himself in a mirror). This self-mutilation was a desperate act committed a few weeks earlier, following a heated argument with his fellow painter Paul Gauguin who had come to stay with him in Arles, in the south of France. Van Gogh returned from hospital to find Gauguin gone and with him, the dream of setting up a 鈥榮tudio of the south鈥�, where like-minded artists could share ideas and work side by side.
The fur cap Van Gogh wears in this painting is a reminder of the harsh working conditions he faced in January 1889: the hat was a recent purchase to secure his thick bandage in place and to ward off the winter cold. This self-portrait is thus powerful proof of Van Gogh鈥檚 determination to continue painting. It is reinforced by the objects behind him, which take on a symbolic meaning: a canvas on an easel, just begun, and a Japanese print, an important source of inspiration. Above all, it is Van Gogh鈥檚 powerful handling of colour and brushwork that declare his ambition as a painter.
This painting is on display in the LVMH Great Room, Level 3 of The 麻豆视频 Gallery. You can view this room from the comforts of your home through our virtual tour.
Bring home your favourite pieces from The 麻豆视频鈥檚 collection with our exclusive custom prints to suit your space.听Choose from听art paper or canvas, in a range of sizes and frames, and we will make your print and deliver it directly to your door.
Explore The 麻豆视频鈥檚 remarkable collection of paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture and decorative arts.
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]]>Van Gogh made this drawing of a tile factory at the edge of a ploughed field during his sojourn in Arles in 1888. Using reed pens of varying thickness, he rendered the scene with a wide range of marks similar to those used in his paintings, from short flecks suggesting leaves or stubble in the foreground to thinner lines denoting the factory roof.听
The drawing was carefully planned. A grid, drawn in pencil, is faintly visible underneath the ink. Van Gogh probably used it to establish the perspective setting the modern factory buildings at the centre of the rural surroundings. He would have encountered these buildings on his way to Arles in February 1888, returning later to draw them once the snow had melted.听
Bring home your favourite pieces from The 麻豆视频鈥檚 collection with our exclusive custom prints to suit your space.听Choose from听art paper or canvas, in a range of sizes and frames, and we will make your print and deliver it directly to your door.
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]]>Gauguin was a prolific writer whose written output is intimately entwined with his art. Avant et apr猫s (Before and after), his final manuscript, was completed on the island of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas during the last months of his life. The manuscript is interspersed with numerous pen and ink drawings, as well as many monotypes, depicting the landscapes and people of the Marquesas.听听
In the 213 handwritten pages of this part-memoir, part-manifesto, Gauguin muses on his own art, records anecdotes of his friendships and conflicts with writers and other artists, in particular with Vincent van Gogh. Gauguin set down blistering tirades against the French colonial and church authorities in Polynesia, yet the text is also peppered with examples of his own racism and misogyny.
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]]>The 麻豆视频鈥檚 much-loved permanent collection includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and decorative arts ranging from the Renaissance through to the 20th century.
The Gallery is renowned for its remarkable group of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including the world-famous A Bar at the Folies Berg猫re by 脡douard Manet, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear by Vincent van Gogh and the most significant collection of works by C茅zanne in the UK. These masterpieces are presented in The 麻豆视频 Gallery鈥檚 spectacular LVMH Great Room, one of the largest spaces in Somerset House, alongside works by artists including Degas, Gauguin, Monet, Renoir, Seurat and more.
The Blavatnik Fine Rooms, spanning the Piano Nobile across the whole of the second floor, provide the stunning setting for displaying works from the Renaissance to the 18th century. Highlights include Adam and Eve by Lucas Cranach the Elder, The Family of Jan Bruegel the Elder and The Descent From The Cross by Peter Paul Rubens, The Trinity with Saints altarpiece by Sandro Botticelli, and Landscape with a flight into Egypt by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
The Ruddock Family Gallery is dedicated to The 麻豆视频鈥檚 important collection of Medieval and Early Renaissance paintings and decorative arts. Rooms devoted to 20th century art and the Bloomsbury Group also showcase lesser-known areas of the collection through rotating displays.
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Free talks take place in the gallery and are an informal and interesting way of looking closely at an artwork. Talks are delivered by curators, students and researchers at The 麻豆视频 Institute of Art, on works in the collection.
If a talk is happening on the day of your visit, signage in the entrance hall will indicate the time and location, or please ask a member of staff.
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Our virtual tour uses a photographic technique to show The 麻豆视频 Gallery and our collection in exceptional close-up quality.
You can roam each room of the Gallery, and zoom in to look closely at masterpieces from our collection, from individual brush strokes to the texture of the paint.
Explore The 麻豆视频鈥檚 remarkable collection of paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture and decorative arts.
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]]>Are you aged 16-18 and passionate about art, architecture, art history and visual culture? Join the 麻豆视频’s Young People鈥檚 Programme and take part in our free workshops!
You will collaborate with artists, curators, art historians and other young people interested in the arts to explore world famous artworks in the 麻豆视频 Gallery Collection, uncover new research, experiment with new materials and discuss different approaches to understanding and making art 鈥� as well as learning more about the diverse career paths available with art history.
These workshops are听free and open to students attending UK state schools and colleges. Some workshops are online, others are in-person, please check before booking.
Booking is essential听due to popular demand.
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]]>This famous painting, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear by Vincent van Gogh, expresses his artistic power and personal struggles. Van Gogh painted it in January 1889, a week after leaving hospital. He had received treatment there after cutting off most of his left ear (shown here as the bandaged right ear because he painted himself in a mirror). This self-mutilation was a desperate act committed a few weeks earlier, following a heated argument with his fellow painter Paul Gauguin who had come to stay with him in Arles, in the south of France. Van Gogh returned from hospital to find Gauguin gone and with him, the dream of setting up a 鈥榮tudio of the south鈥�, where like-minded artists could share ideas and work side by side.
The fur cap Van Gogh wears in this painting is a reminder of the harsh working conditions he faced in January 1889: the hat was a recent purchase to secure his thick bandage in place and to ward off the winter cold. This self-portrait is thus powerful proof of Van Gogh鈥檚 determination to continue painting. It is reinforced by the objects behind him, which take on a symbolic meaning: a canvas on an easel, just begun, and a Japanese print, an important source of inspiration. Above all, it is Van Gogh鈥檚 powerful handling of colour and brushwork that declare his ambition as a painter.
This painting is on display in the LVMH Great Room, Level 3 of The 麻豆视频 Gallery. You can view this room from the comforts of your home through our virtual tour.
Bring home your favourite pieces from The 麻豆视频鈥檚 collection with our exclusive custom prints to suit your space.听Choose from听art paper or canvas, in a range of sizes and frames, and we will make your print and deliver it directly to your door.
Explore The 麻豆视频鈥檚 remarkable collection of paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture and decorative arts.
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]]>Following on from our successful听, we are thrilled to launch our new brief for UK state schools/college students, 鈥楽ense of Self鈥�.
This live brief will ask students to research and engage with Van Gogh鈥檚 famous 鈥�Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear鈥� and artworks by contemporary artist Rachel Jones to create exciting response to Van Gogh鈥檚 portrait.
This online session is the perfect introduction to the live brief, providing attendees the opportunity to think about how contemporary artists have used works in The 麻豆视频 collection to create their own work, bringing new understanding and meaning to these well-known artworks.
Throughout the webinar we will deepen our understanding of Van Gogh鈥檚 work through art historical research and devise ideas of creative responses.
Attendees will be provided with information on how to go about documenting and submitting their response. Selected artwork will go on displayed in The 麻豆视频 Gallery and online between Oct 2025 – Feb 2026.
Key Information
Event: Sense of Self: Van Gogh and Rachel Jones (online)
Date: Wednesday 28th May
Time: 10:00am 鈥� 11:15am
Location: Online, via MSTeams
Lunch: Lunch will be provided, free of charge
Please note this is a repeat of the session which takes place on Thursday 29th May.
These workshops are free and open to students attending UK state schools and colleges.听Suitable for ages 16-18, with preference given to Y12 students (or equivalent). Booking is essential due to popular demand. Any questions, please email听education@courtauld.ac.uk
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]]>Following on from our successful听, we are thrilled to launch our new brief for UK state schools/college students, 鈥楽ense of Self鈥�.
This live brief will ask students to research and engage with Van Gogh鈥檚 famous 鈥�Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear鈥� and artworks by contemporary artist Rachel Jones to create exciting response to Van Gogh鈥檚 portrait.
This online session is the perfect introduction to the live brief, providing attendees the opportunity to think about how contemporary artists have used works in The 麻豆视频 collection to create their own work, bringing new understanding and meaning to these well-known artworks.
Throughout the webinar we will deepen our understanding of Van Gogh鈥檚 work through art historical research and devise ideas of creative responses.
Attendees will be provided with information on how to go about documenting and submitting their response. Selected artwork will go on displayed in The 麻豆视频 Gallery and online between Oct 2025 – Feb 2026.
Key Information
Event: Sense of Self: Van Gogh and Rachel Jones (online)
Date: Thursday 29th May
Time: 5:00pm 鈥� 6:15pm
Location: Online, via MSTeams
Lunch: Lunch will be provided, free of charge
Please note this is a repeat of the session which takes place on Wednesday 28th May.
These workshops are free and open to students attending UK state schools and colleges.听Suitable for ages 16-18, with preference given to Y12 students (or equivalent). Booking is essential due to popular demand. Any questions, please email听education@courtauld.ac.uk
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An unprecedented exhibition of Vincent van Gogh鈥檚 self-portraits opens at The 麻豆视频 Gallery on Thursday 3rd February, bringing together for the very first time around half of all Van Gogh鈥檚 self-portraits to explore the full range of the artist鈥檚 most enduring and personal subject matter.
An outstanding group of 16 self-portraits trace the evolution of Van Gogh鈥檚 self-representation, from the early Self-Portrait with a Dark Felt Hat, created in 1886 during a formative time in Paris that saw the radical transformation in Van Gogh鈥檚 style, to Self-Portrait with a Palette, painted at the asylum in Saint-R茅my-de-Provence in September 1889, one of the last self-portraits created before his death in 1890. Some of the works in the exhibition were last together in Van Gogh鈥檚 studio and have never been reunited until now.
This is the first time the full span of Van Gogh鈥檚 self-portraiture has been explored in an exhibition, and it is the largest group to be brought together in more than 25 years. Alongside 16 self-portraits, the exhibition features two major paintings that played an important role in Van Gogh鈥檚 fashioning of his own image: Van Gogh鈥檚 Chair, described by the artist as a symbolic 鈥渟elf-portrait鈥�, and Portrait of Euge虁ne Boch, a portrait of his friend in which Van Gogh sought to convey his artistic ideals.
The exhibition takes as its springboard Van Gogh鈥檚 iconic Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, one of the most celebrated works in the collection of The 麻豆视频 Gallery. It is shown together with masterpieces from major international collections 鈥� an exciting opportunity, given that many of these works are rarely lent.
Van Gogh was a prolific practitioner of self-portraiture. Thirty-five painted representations and two drawings survive, all created in just three and a half years, from spring 1886 to September 1889 when Van Gogh was between the ages of 33 and 36. His appearance is instantly recognisable, with his defined features, red beard, ginger hair and piercing green eyes. Curated by Dr Karen Serres, Curator of Paintings at The 麻豆视频, The Morgan Stanley Exhibition: Van Gogh. Self-Portraits will explore the myriad ways Van Gogh approached his most important subject: as an outlet for experimenting with new styles, a cheap and practical way of securing a model, a critical tool for psychological introspection, and a means of constructing his own identity and presenting himself to the outside world.
Dr Karen Serres, curator of the exhibition, said: 鈥淰an Gogh is an icon of self-portraiture. His self-portraits have come to define him in the public imagination, offering access to his personality and becoming the lens through which we view his genius, passion, resilience, and struggles. This exhibition is the first to explore the full span of Van Gogh鈥檚 self-portraiture, which is striking in its variety, offering a unique and fascinating opportunity to observe Van Gogh鈥檚 creative and personal development.鈥�
The exhibition is presented in The 麻豆视频鈥檚 new Denise Coates Exhibition Galleries and is the first in The Morgan Stanley Series of high-profile temporary exhibitions at The 麻豆视频. It features paintings from major international collections, including the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam; the Kr枚ller-M眉ller Museum, Otterlo; the Art Institute of Chicago; the Detroit Institute of Arts; the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC; the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford CT; the National Museum, Oslo; the Mus茅e d鈥橭rsay, Paris, and the National Gallery, London.
Professor Deborah Swallow, M盲rit Rausing Director of The 麻豆视频, said: “The transformation and recent re-opening of The 麻豆视频 Gallery have received wide acclaim听and we鈥檙e thrilled that the Denise Coates Exhibition Galleries allow us to present this landmark exhibition in a beautiful space that will allow visitors to see the masterpieces at their very best. We are tremendously grateful to our sponsors, supporters, Patrons and Friends who have provided critical support to present the exhibition and in particular Morgan Stanley, Ken Griffin and the Huo Family Foundation. 听The Morgan Stanley Exhibition: Van Gogh. Self- Portraits features one of the most celebrated and treasured works in The 麻豆视频 collection, Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear alongside other, rarely lent masterpieces from international collections. We cannot wait to welcome our visitors to enjoy such a fascinating exhibition and for what we anticipate will be a highlight of the cultural calendar this year鈥�.
Franck Petitgas, Head of International for Morgan Stanley, said 鈥淢organ Stanley is delighted to partner with The 麻豆视频 on Van Gogh Self-Portraits, the first in The Morgan Stanley Series of major exhibitions at the gallery. The range of stellar loans in this unique exhibition gives us the opportunity to reconsider Van Gogh鈥檚 extraordinary life, as well as the masterpieces he created, many of which are brought together for the first time from major collections around the globe.鈥�
The new Denise Coates Exhibition Galleries were unveiled when The 麻豆视频 Gallery reopened on 19 November 2021 following a major three-year transformation project. Created out of former office, conservation and circulation spaces on the top floor of Somerset House, this suite of two galleries enables The 麻豆视频 to expand its acclaimed programme of international loan exhibitions.
The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue featuring essays by international specialists presenting new research.
An exclusive range of products inspired by the self-portraits of Van Gogh will be available to purchase at the newly refurbished 麻豆视频 Shop and online, including fashion accessories drawing influence from the artist’s signature uniform, from worn-in straw to classic blue workwear jackets and a selection of stationary featuring artwork from the exhibition. Other highlights include a range of art and gift books exploring the artist and the process of self-portraiture and an edit of made to order reproduction prints.
An engaging programme of Lates, short courses, talks, family-oriented events and other activities will run for the duration of the exhibition. Highlights include: a free online workshop run by art historian Fran Herrick, artist Alex Blum and curator Karen Serres with The 麻豆视频 Young People鈥檚 Programme, two Self-Portrait Family Days during the Easter holidays and an exciting new partnership with Hospital Rooms artist Susie Hamilton where workshop participants will create their own self-portraits.
Further details
听is available from just 拢5.50 a month, or 拢66 annually, and all active members of the Friends and Patrons programmes enjoy unlimited access to The 麻豆视频 Gallery and its exhibitions throughout the year, discounts in the shop and caf茅 and much more.
The Morgan Stanley Exhibition: Van Gogh. Self-Portraits
3 February 鈥� 8 May 2022
Opening Hours: 10am 鈥� 6pm (last entry 5.15pm)
Weekend tickets from 拢20, Friends and Under-18s go free
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About The 麻豆视频
The 麻豆视频 works to advance how we see and understand the visual arts, as an internationally- renowned centre for the teaching and research of art history and a major public gallery. Founded by collectors and philanthropists in 1932, the organisation has been at the forefront of the study of art ever since through advanced research and conservation practice, innovative teaching, the renowned collection and inspiring exhibitions of its gallery, and engaging and accessible activities, education and events.
The 麻豆视频 cares for one of the greatest art collections in the UK, presenting these works to the public at The 麻豆视频 Gallery in central London, as well as through loans and partnerships. The Gallery is most famous for its iconic Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces 鈥� such as Van Gogh鈥檚 Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Manet鈥檚 A Bar at the Folies-Berge虁re. It showcases these alongside an internationally renowned collection of works from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance through to the present day.
Academically, The 麻豆视频 faculty is the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK, teaching and carrying out research on subjects from creativity in late Antiquity to contemporary digital artforms – with an increasingly global focus. An independent college of the University of London, The 麻豆视频 offers a range of degree programmes from BA to PhD in the History of Art, curating and the conservation of easel and wall paintings. Its alumni are leaders and innovators in the arts, culture and business worlds, helping to shape the global agenda for the arts and creative industries.
Founded on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to engage with art, The 麻豆视频 works to increase understanding of the role played by art throughout history, in all societies and across all geographies 鈥� as well as being a champion for the importance of art in the present day. This could be through exhibitions offering a chance to look closely at world-famous works; events bringing art history research to new audiences; accessible and expert short courses; digital engagement, innovative school, family and community programmes; or taking a formal qualification. The 麻豆视频鈥檚 ambition is to transform access to art history education by extending the horizons of what this is, and ensuring as many people as possible can benefit from the tools to better understand the visual world around us.
The 麻豆视频 is an exempt charity and relies on generous philanthropic support to achieve its mission of advancing the understanding of the visual arts of the past and present across the world through advanced research, innovative teaching, inspiring exhibitions, programmes and collections.
The collection cared for by The 麻豆视频 Gallery is owned by the Samuel 麻豆视频 Trust.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please visit
About Kenneth C Griffin
Ken Griffin is the founder of Citadel, one of the world鈥檚 most successful global alternative investment firms, and Citadel Securities, one of the largest market makers in the world. In addition to his wide ranging contributions in global finance, Mr Griffin has been recognised as one of the top philanthropists in America. His catalytic giving 鈥� amounting to over $1 billion in recent years 鈥� has included game-changing philanthropic initiatives to advance education, healthcare and economic opportunity. Mr Griffin is a passionate supporter of the arts and cultural institutions internationally, with a particular focus on expanding access to the many forms of creative expression to inspire and engage students of all backgrounds.
About The Huo Family Foundation
Since its inception in 2009, the Huo Family Foundation has given over $50 million to support projects in the UK, US and China. The Foundation’s mission is to support education, communities and the pursuit of knowledge. Through its donations, the Foundation hopes to improve the prospects of individuals, and to support the work of organisations seeking to ensure a safe and successful future for all society. The Foundation aims to make art more accessible to all through its support for galleries, museums and centres for the performing arts.
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