Self-Portrait at the Age of 58
1798
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
1798
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
This portrait depicts a man with white hair, seated in a wooden chair with a blue cushion. He wears a brown jacket and holds a palette and paintbrushes in his right hand, while his left arm rests on the chair's back. The background features a canvas on an easel, with a dark area to the left and a lighter area to the right. The man's attire and the presence of art supplies suggest that he is an artist. The painting's style and the subject's pose convey a sense of professionalism and expertise. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the works of Anton Graff.
