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This choice of colour directs the viewer's attention to the subject's gaze. The background is a dark, indistinct void, which pushes the figure forward and creates a sense of isolation. Van Gogh does not idealise the sitter. Instead, he focuses on the physical reality of the man, using heavy impasto to build texture and form. The lines of the face are etched with a sense of weariness, reflecting the environment of the asylum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait is an example of the artist's ability to project psychological weight onto his subjects. By using expressive, non-naturalistic colour and visible brushstrokes, he moves beyond mere representation. The work provides a window into the artist's observations of his peers during his time in the south of France. 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