Self-portrait
1896
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1896
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting is a self-portrait of a man with a mustache and a beard, wearing a dark jacket with a white shirt underneath. He is looking directly at the viewer with a serious expression. The background is dark, which makes the subject stand out. The artist has used oil paint to create this portrait, and the brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this self-portrait, you might want to look up Eastman Johnson.
