Material: bio-polymer (partly hollow)
Total height: 35 cm / 14 inches
Net Weight: 0,85 kg
During the modeling process, it was important to us that the bust reflect the sensitive, inwardly conflicted man. We certainly did not lack for source material; Van Gogh painted a multitude of self-portraits. These paintings, too, reveal a man at odds with himself. Through high—at times even exaggerated—color contrasts and a restless brushstroke, many of these portraits also offer a tentative glimpse into the painter's soul. Not least for this reason, Van Gogh served as a great role model for the artists of Expressionism, who ultimately abandoned realism entirely, transforming painting into a vehicle for expressing the inner life.
In some of his paintings, Van Gogh depicts himself as extremely gaunt and emaciated—at times even more so than he likely was in reality. We have adapted our bust to reflect this, though only within the bounds of what still appeared realistic to us. Thus, we have modeled a bust that attempts to represent a symbiosis of the real man—Van Gogh—and his self-image. In this way, we honor an artist whose work has become an indispensable part of our cultural landscape and continues to captivate countless people today.
There are few historical likenesses that depict him at the height of his creative powers. We used these as the basis for our bust, infusing his facial expression with his passionate, spirited nature. The result is a reinterpretation of his portrait that remains, nonetheless, historically accurate.
Vincent van Gogh
March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890
was a Dutch painter and draftsman who created nearly 2,000 paintings and drawings, thereby laying the foundations of modern painting..
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Please contact us if you are interested in an other size.
We have sculpted more than 2500 different busts and so we think that we certainly are the sculptors who modeled the most busts Europe wide. With this experience, we have constantly optimized our work flow as listed below.
Of course, you are cordially invited to visit us in our studio in Mülheim/Ruhr to see the different variations and finishes. We would be please to advise you!
Sculpting
We sculpt the bust on the computer in contrast to the traditional sculptors and modellers. We use ultra-modern and even self-developed software. Of course, educated artists sculpt the bust.
Manufacturing the bust
For the production of the real bust we use several 3D printers.
Shipping
Your bust will be carefully packed and despatched via DPD or DHL.
Of course, we also send your bust abroad. We have shipped our busts safely even to customers in Brazil and Australia.
Just a short note on material and care
The busts are made of a special plastic material and are hollow.
The material is suitable for indoor use.
If you want to clean the bust please use a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not clean it under a water jet or similar!
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