British gallery unearths hidden Van Gogh self-portrait

The portrait was found on the back of the canvas of the Dutch post-Impressionist's 1885 work 'Head Of A Peasant Woman', covered by layers of glue and cardboard. Photo: Reuters

A gallery in Scotland said on Thursday it was "thrilled" to announce the discovery of a previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh, with his ear intact, hidden behind another painting.

The portrait was found on the back of the canvas of the Dutch post-Impressionist's 1885 work Head Of A Peasant Woman, covered by layers of glue and cardboard.