Self-Portrait
1912
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Fernand Cormon
Fernand Cormon (French pronunciation: ; 24 December 1845 – 20 March 1924) was a French painter born in Paris.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Self-Portrait is a 1912 by Fernand Cormon, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This self-portrait shows a man with a serious expression, looking directly at the viewer. He has a prominent mustache and short hair, and is dressed in a suit with a white shirt and tie. The background is a light color, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The subject's face is rendered in fine detail, with subtle gradations of tone that give a sense of volume and structure. The background is softer and more muted, which helps to create a sense of contrast between the subject and the surrounding environment. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Fernand Cormon.
Fernand Cormon (French pronunciation: ; 24 December 1845 – 20 March 1924) was a French painter born in Paris.
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