Vibrant Self-Portrait with Night Sky Serenity

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A vibrant, highly textured painting in the style of Van Gogh depicts a self-portrait of a man with fiery red hair and beard, wearing a dark suit with a light blue collared shirt. He stares intently at the viewer with bright green eyes and a furrowed brow, his skin a mix of warm yellows, oranges, and deep reds, with hints of blue under the eyes characteristic of the brushstrokes of the style. The background features a dramatic night sky with swirling dark blue clouds and a prominent crescent moon on the upper left, reminiscent of "The Starry Night." Below the sky, a serene coastal landscape unfolds with rolling hills in shades of green and tan, dotted with small, white houses with orange roofs. The Mediterranean-like sea is rendered with energetic, wavy strokes of deep blue, light blue, and white, showing two white sailboats with triangular sails on the choppy water. A few dark green cypress trees flank the shore, adding depth to the scene. The overall composition blends a psychological portrait with an expressive, almost surreal landscape.