1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Self-Portrait is a 1905 by Henry Wolf, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with glasses, a mustache, and a high collar. He’s wearing a dark jacket with a white shirt underneath. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face and upper body. The artist signed it in the corner, calling it a *Self-Portrait* from 1905. The lighting is soft, making his face stand out against the dark background. Check out chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
Henry Wolf (1852–1916) was a French-born wood engraver who lived and worked in the United States during his most influential work period and until his death.
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