Portrait of Père Tanguy 1888

"Portrait of Père Tanguy" is an oil on canvas painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1888. It depicts the artist's friend and art dealer, Jules-François Tanguy, who was a key figure in the development of Post-Impressionism. Tanguy is portrayed seated, wearing a straw hat and a blue jacket, with his hands clasped in his lap. The background features a number of framed Japanese woodblock prints, which were a significant influence on van Gogh's style. The painting's brushstrokes are thick and expressive, characteristic of van Gogh's late works.