Self-portrait
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Self-portrait is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a man with a dark beard and short hair, looking slightly to the side. He’s wearing a striped shirt in red and dark blue, with a plain yellow background behind him. The brushstrokes are thick, especially on his face and beard, giving it a textured look. The way the light hits his face makes some areas brighter than others, like his cheek and forehead. This creates a strong contrast with the shadows on his jaw and neck. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and dark like this.
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