Autoportret

About this work

This is a close-up portrait of an older man with a bald head and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark jacket over a light blue shirt, and the paint looks thick in spots, especially on his face. The background is dark and blurry, so all the focus stays on him. The brushstrokes are loose, almost like the artist worked quickly or deliberately left some areas rough. The lighting is uneven, making parts of his face stand out while others fade into shadow. Next, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.