Self-Portrait at the Easel by Vincent van Gogh Art Print Retro The soft hues of green

The soft hues of green and intricate bird design create a tranquil vibe

Don't crowd it with other loud prints — this one wants to be the talking point

and that's the whole point

We like still lifes best when they come with a little abrasion

Self-Portrait at the Easel by Vincent van Gogh Art Print Retro The soft hues of greenIn 1886, this would have felt radical. It still does. A young Van Gogh stares out from the shadows in dark green and warm brown, palette and easel just catching the light. The room around it slows down. Walls in deep green, off white or warm plaster carry it best, and lamplight in the evening brings the face forward without flattening the shadows. Hang it at eye level above a writing desk, a sideboard or a reading chair, where you can actually look at