Self-Portrait

Amerikanische Malerei 1913–1931, 1919

The artwork is a self-portrait showing the upper body of a person turned slightly to the side. The person has a focused expression with distinct facial features and a light complexion. Their head is adorned with a hat that has a textured, painterly appearance. The individual is draped in a light-colored garment that is thick and textured. The background is a dark, muted color, providing contrast to the illuminated figure in the foreground. The overall tone of the painting is earthy and subdued, with an emphasis on shadow and light.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1913–1931
Date
1919
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
56.52 × 60.96 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a self-portrait showing the upper body of a person turned slightly to the side. The person has a focused expression with distinct facial features and a light complexion. Their head is adorned with a hat that has a textured, painterly appearance. The individual is draped in a light-colored garment that is thick and textured. The background is a dark, muted color, providing contrast to the illuminated figure in the foreground. The overall tone of the painting is earthy and subdued, with an emphasis on shadow and light.

Amerikanische Malerei 1913–1931