Van Gogh Portrait | Vintage Art Print
Description
One artist capturing another — this striking portrait shows Vincent van Gogh as seen through the eyes of his friend and fellow painter, John Peter Russell. It's an intimate glimpse of the man behind the legend, painted during their time together in Paris.
About This Print
Australian artist John Peter Russell painted this portrait of van Gogh in 1886, during a pivotal moment in both their careers. The two met in Paris and became close friends, exchanging ideas about colour and technique. Russell's portrait captures van Gogh's intensity and restless energy — the same qualities that would define his own groundbreaking work. This is one of the few portraits of van Gogh painted by a contemporary, making it a rare and historically significant piece.
Style & Aesthetic
Bold, expressive brushwork and a rich, earthy palette — deep greens, warm ochres, and shadowy backgrounds. Russell's style here echoes the Post-Impressionist movement both artists were part of, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing character over photographic likeness.
Perfect For
Ideal for art lovers, history enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to the story behind the image. This print works beautifully in a study, studio, or gallery wall. It complements vintage decor, English country cottage interiors, and traditional or eclectic spaces where character and history matter.
Every order is printed on-demand, directly from our UK-based studio, with excellent care and attention to quality standards.
The print is a reproduction from the original artwork, restyled and digitally enhanced, so you won't lose any of the charms and patina that come along with the original art, such as grain, texture, and cracking.
Reproduced onto a high-quality 312 GSM 100% cotton-rag base, which provides a luxurious finish. Acid-free, gallery-quality archival paper that will last for years.
Our textured paper maintains a natural white finish and is made entirely of cotton fibres. The paper is a fantastic eco-friendly alternative to standard inkjet paper and is both acid and lignin-free.
Printed borderless (edge-to-edge) using industry-leading equipment to produce gallery-quality professional prints.
A2
16.53 X 23.39 in
42.0 X 59.4cm
A3
11.7 X 16.5 inches
29.7 X 42.0 cm
A4
8.3 X 11.7 inches
21.0 X 29.7 cm
8 X 10"
8 X 10 inches
20.3 X 25.4 cm
5 X 7"
5 X 7 inches
12.7 X 17.7cm
4 X 6"
4 X 6 inches
10.16 X 15.24 cm
Delivery & Processing Time
All orders are processed within 1-to-2 business days (this excludes weekends and national holidays) of receiving your order confirmation email. You will also receive another notification when your order has been shipped.
We currently only ship to the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. We do not deliver to P.O Boxes, Military addresses and restricted areas. All shipping costs are shown upon checkout.
Estimated Delivery Times:
UK orders - 2-4 Business Days
USA, Canada, and Australia orders - 5-17 Business Days
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for your peace of mind. Items must be returned unused and in their original condition.
To start a return, simply reach out to us.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. Custom-sized prints are made to order and are non-returnable.
Please note, that print colours may vary slightly from our listing due to variations in monitors and display technology.
Frames and mounts seen in product photography are for illustrative purposes only.
Different size prints may require slight crops of the full image and will vary from size to size. If you need size recommendations please drop us an email, we're always happy to help.
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