Autoportret
1945
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
About the artist
1945
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Autoportret is a 1945 by Iosif Iser, depicting Self-portrait, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This is a close-up portrait of an older man with a pipe in his mouth. His face is mostly warm tones—orange and pink—while his collar and tie are dark blue. The brushstrokes are loose, especially on his jacket and background, giving it a rough, sketchy look. The artist used quick, visible strokes, almost like scribbles, to show the jacket and hair. This makes the face stand out more. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
