Self-portrait
1900
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1900
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
This portrait is a self-portrait of the artist, painted in oil. The subject is an older man with a long white beard and hair, wearing glasses and a dark jacket over a white shirt. He is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Eduardo Sívori.