Self Portrait

Self Portrait

Elizabeth MacNicol

1897

oil

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting is a self-portrait of a woman with red hair, wearing a dark-colored dress. The background is dark, which makes the subject stand out. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting, and her expression is neutral. Her hair is styled in a simple manner, and her dress is plain but elegant. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face. Next, explore more works by Elizabeth MacNicol.

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