Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Friedrich Preller. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2002.56
- Credit line
- Gift of the Helen Greene Perry Charitable Trust and John L. Severance Fund
About this work
Overview
Friedrich Preller the Elder's 'Self-Portrait' is a drawing created in 1838, exemplifying his skill in portraiture alongside his work in landscape painting and etching.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts Preller in a frontal pose, conveying a sense of focus and introspection. His attire, including a high-collared coat and bow tie, suggests a professional or formal setting.
Technique & Style
Executed in soft pencil or charcoal, the portrait features loose, expressive lines that capture the texture of Preller's clothing and hair. The plain background and rapid, suggestive strokes imply a spontaneous or informal approach to the work.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Friedrich Preller the Elder (25 April 1804 in Eisenach – 23 April 1878 in Weimar) was a German landscape painter and etcher.
