Artwork
Selbstbildnis
Selbstbildnis is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Georg Raab. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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Technique & Style
The handling is restrained and linear, with careful attention to contour and a subdued palette dominated by earth tones and muted flesh hues.
Executed in oil on canvas, the work measures 47 cm in height by 39 cm in width. The handling is restrained and linear, with careful attention to contour and a subdued palette dominated by earth tones and muted flesh hues. The brushwork is smooth and precise, reflecting a controlled academic approach rather than visible impasto or textural variation.
The composition is frontal and symmetrical, emphasizing the sitter’s direct gaze and the quiet authority of the portrayed artist.
The condition appears stable overall, with no overt signs of major paint loss or structural damage reported in the record.
History & Provenance
Georg Raab created the oil painting Selbstbildnis in 1842. The work depicts the artist himself and is classified as a self-portrait. It is currently held in the collection of the Belvedere in Vienna, which is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum complex. The painting measures 47 cm in height and 39 cm in width.
The creation date is established as January 1, 1842. There is no information in the provided sources regarding a specific commission, previous owners, or the detailed circumstances of its initial production beyond the artist's authorship and the year of completion.
Selbstbildnis is held in the Belvedere collection in Vienna, catalogued under inventory number 2958. According to the Wikidata record, the painting is also associated with the Kunsthistorisches Museum, indicating a shared institutional link between the two Viennese collections. No exhibition history is documented in the available sources.
The work, a self-portrait by Georg Raab dated 1842, measures 47 cm in height by 39 cm in width.
Overview
Selbstbildnis is a portrait painting created by Georg Raab in 1842. It is a representation of the artist himself.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing formal attire, shown from the chest up with a neutral expression. The subject's identity is confirmed as Georg Raab, the artist.
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