Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Gaetano Chierici. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face.
This painting is a self-portrait of an artist, rendered in a realistic style. The subject is depicted from the chest up, wearing a dark jacket over a white collared shirt. He has dark hair and a mustache, and is shown in a three-quarter view, looking directly at the viewer.
The background of the painting is dark and mottled, with visible brushstrokes that add texture to the overall image. The artist's signature and the date "1881" are visible in the bottom-left corner of the painting.
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about this artist's technique, look up "chiaroscuro".
Overview
Self-portrait is a 1891 painting by Gaetano Chierici, held at the Uffizi Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the artist from the chest up, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt, with dark hair and a mustache, shown in a three-quarter view.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a realistic style, the painting employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. Visible brushstrokes add texture to the dark, mottled background.
History & Provenance
The painting is signed and dated '1881' in the bottom-left corner, though it was created in 1891.
Artist & collection
