Artwork
Self-Portrait (Selbstporträt)
Self-Portrait (Selbstporträt) is an ink print by Paul Gangolf. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: PG [monogram] / PARIS ALT 46 3/4 JAHRE; lower right in plate: 2/3.III.27; signed by artist, lower right under platemark, in graphite: Gangolf
- Markings
- Marked:stamp, verso center, in black ink: R [stamped twice]
About this work
Overview
Self-Portrait (Selbstporträt) is an etching on wove paper created by Paul Gangolf in 1927.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts the artist's profile, rendered in loose, expressive lines that convey a sense of spontaneity. The facial features are simplified, with the hair, eyes, and mouth reduced to basic forms.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Gangolf's use of etching, with visible lines and a grainy texture that reflects the wove paper's characteristics. The sketchy, unfinished quality of the work is achieved through overlapping lines and a loose, gestural approach.
Artist & collection
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Smiling Head, Self-portrait (Lächelnder Kopf, Selbstporträt)
Man in a Room, Self-portrait
Thomas Corinth
Dr. Hans Bütow
Bust of a Young Man, Self-portrait (Knabenkopf, Selbstporträt)