Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait)

About this work

This is a blurry black-and-white self-portrait of an older man with a bald head and a thick beard. His face is framed by a dark hat, and his hands are visible at the bottom, holding something. The image looks rough, almost scratched into the surface. The artist used a technique that makes the lines look uneven and textured, like they were drawn with a sharp tool. This isn’t a smooth painting—it feels raw and immediate. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.