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Portrait of Dr Gachet
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), etching, 1890
This small print showcases Van Gogh’s skill in yet another printmaking process. Dr Gachet in Auvers, whom Van Gogh had been seeing after moving from the south of France, had an etching press. This tempted Van Gogh to try his hand at this difficult technique. It turned out to be a wonderful portrait of the doctor, but unfortunately it is the only etching he ever made.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-20.603
- Dimensionsheight 181 mm x width 151 mm
- Physical characteristicsets