What you are looking at
Van Gogh, in a green coat and fur cap, looks at us with a bandage over his ear, beside an easel and a Japanese print on the wall.
Why it is famous
He painted it in January 1889, a few weeks after he cut off his own left ear in December 1888. He painted from a mirror, which is why the bandage appears on the right side of his face.
How big is Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear?
Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear measures 60.5 × 50 cm (23.8 × 19.7 in), without its frame. It is roughly the same size as the Mona Lisa.
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Where to see it
It is at the Courtauld Gallery in London.
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Frequently asked questions
Who painted Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear?
Vincent van Gogh painted Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear in 1889.
Where is Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear?
Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear is in The Courtauld Gallery, London, United Kingdom.
How big is Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear?
60.5 × 50 cm (23.8 × 19.7 in). It is roughly the same size as the Mona Lisa.
What is Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear made with?
Oil on canvas.
Sources: Wikidata Q19363211; Wikipedia, "Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear". Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.