Selvportræt
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting is a portrait of a man, depicted in a realistic style. The subject is shown from the chest up, facing forward with a neutral expression. He has a shaved head and is wearing a suit jacket over a white collared shirt and a dark tie. The background of the painting is a light gray color, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, you can explore more of 701_person's works.
