1908
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Self-Portrait with Four Other Studies is a 1908 ink by Umberto Boccioni, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a collection of sketches, including a self-portrait and four other studies. The sketches are drawn in black ink on a light brown background, with visible lines and scratches from the drypoint printing process. The self-portrait is on the left side of the image, with the artist's face and upper body visible. The other studies appear to be of people's faces and bodies, but they are not as detailed as the self-portrait. The overall effect is one of loose, expressive drawing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of drypoint printing, you might want to look up Umberto Boccioni.
Umberto Boccioni was an influential Italian painter and sculptor. He helped shape the revolutionary aesthetic of the Futurism movement as one of its principal figures. Despite his short life, his approach to the…
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