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Self-Portrait

Unknown

1836

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

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Self-Portrait is a 1836 unspecified by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1836 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

A man sits with his hands resting on a small table, one hand holding a red object. He wears a dark coat with a white cravat and a serious expression. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. Notice how the lighting makes his face stand out sharply from the shadows. His fingers look almost rough, and the red item in his hand adds a pop of color. Want to learn more? Check out chiaroscuro.