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Self-Portrait, by Unknown, unspecified, 1880

Self-Portrait

Unknown

1880

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Self-Portrait is a 1880 unspecified by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting is a self-portrait of a man with a dark beard and hair, wearing a brown jacket over a white shirt. He is set against a dark background, with a window behind him that looks out onto a city street. The artist has used a range of dark colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The subject's face is illuminated by a soft, diffused light that highlights his features. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore the work of artist 1226_person.

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