Self-portrait (1919)
1919
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1919
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This painting is a self-portrait of an older man with a serious expression. He has short, light-colored hair and a mustache. He is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt and a dark tie. The background of the painting is a light blue-gray color, which contrasts with the darker tones of the man's clothing. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
