Self-Portrait
1927
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Self-Portrait is a 1927 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white portrait shows a serious-looking man with a bald head and a neatly trimmed beard. He’s wearing a collared shirt with a pocket and a dark vest over it. His hands rest on what looks like a rough, textured surface—maybe a table or a piece of furniture—with a small object, like a pipe, tucked in his right hand. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the painting a gritty, almost sketchy feel. The lighting is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas on his face and clothes. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.
