Self-portrait
1890
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
1890
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
This painting is a self-portrait of a man with short, wavy hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a dark shirt with a white collar. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face, with the light source coming from the left side of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you can explore the use of chiaroscuro in his other works.
