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Self-Portrait

Paul Cezanne

1898

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Self-Portrait is a 1898 ink by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Cezanne
When & what style?: 1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a man with a bushy beard and a flat cap, holding a large piece of paper or canvas under his arm. His collar is turned up, and he’s looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The lines are loose and quick, like they were drawn fast. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets you make prints from a flat stone or plate. The sketch feels raw and honest, not polished. Next, check out lithography to see how this printing method works.