Self-Portrait
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white drawing shows a bearded man in a dark, textured coat. His face is serious, with deep shadows under his eyes and around his mouth. The background is plain, letting his face stand out clearly. The artist used shading to create depth, making the man’s features look almost three-dimensional. This style was common in older portrait drawings. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow.
