A man is shown in three-quarter view. He is holding a paint palette in his hand.

Question

Self-Portrait

by Vincent vanGogh

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
Which techniques did Van Gogh use to create this self-portrait?
(1 point)
Responses

smooth blending and shading
smooth blending and shading

broken brush stroke
broken brush stroke

a formal setting
a formal setting

abstract designs
abstract designs

Answer 1

Vincent van Gogh used broken brush stroke techniques to create this self-portrait. This method is characteristic of his style, where he applied paint in a way that allows the colors to be seen separately, contributing to the dynamic and expressive quality of his work.