self portrait with straw hat vincent van goghVincent Van Gogh's Self Portrait with a Straw Hat offers an intimate look at the artist himself, revealing not only his physiognomy but also his state of mind. One of the pioneers of Post Impressionism, Van Gogh used bold colours and strokes to express personal emotions rather than simply reproducing reality. In this portrait, Van Gogh is shown wearing a wide brimmed straw hat, his characteristic features accentuated by bright light. His blue eyes