Selbstporträt
1897
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
1897
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
This portrait shows a woman with auburn hair, gazing to the right. She wears a dark, lace-trimmed dress. The background is dark, with subtle shadows on her face and neck. The woman's expression is introspective, and her eyes seem to hold a quiet intensity. The dark background helps focus attention on her face and upper body. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, look up Elizabeth MacNicol.