Self-Portrait

About this work

This portrait depicts a man in a red jacket and a black hat, holding a palette and brushes in his left hand. He stands behind a table, with his right hand resting on it. The background is dark, which highlights the subject's face and attire. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes that add texture to the image. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.