Autoportret

About this work

This painting shows a man in glasses holding a pipe. His face is half-lit, with shadows under his eyes and along his jaw. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, especially on his coat and the blurry background. The colors are mostly earthy—browns, grays, and a touch of green near his collar. The way the light and shadow play on his face feels loose, almost like the artist slapped paint on quickly. The background is messy, too, with no clear details. This style reminds me of impasto.