Autoportret

About this work

This painting shows a person wearing a light-colored coat over a dark top, holding what looks like a small object in one hand. Behind them, a patterned curtain in reds and yellows frames the scene. The face is serious, with bold brushstrokes that make the colors stand out. The artist used thick, visible strokes—almost like paint was scraped on—to create texture. This makes the colors pop and gives the painting a rough, lived-in feel. Try looking up impasto to see how this technique works in other paintings.