Self-portrait by Lamplight
1914
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1914
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Self-portrait by Lamplight is a 1914 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a close-up of a person’s face lit from below. The background is a deep purple, while the face glows with warm yellows, reds, and greens. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, especially around the headscarf and beard, making the colors pop. The lighting makes the face stand out sharply against the dark background. The artist used bold, uneven strokes to build up the paint, giving it a rough, almost sculpted look. This technique is called impasto.
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