Self-Portrait with a Palette and Brushes
1805
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1805
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
The painting shows a man with dark hair and a red scarf around his neck. He is wearing a dark jacket and is holding a palette and brushes in his left hand. In the background, there is a landscape with mountains and buildings. The painting is done in oil paint. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. If you're interested in seeing more works by the artist who painted this, look up Alexander Varnek.
