Self-Portrait in a brown hat

Self-Portrait in a brown hat

József Rippl-Rónai

1899

oil

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This painting is a self-portrait of the artist wearing a brown hat. The artist is shown from the chest up, facing to the right. He has a mustache and is wearing a gray jacket with a white shirt and a dark tie. The background of the painting is a wall with several framed pictures hanging on it. The artist's face is painted in detail, with a serious expression. The hat is brown and has a wide brim. The jacket is open, revealing the white shirt underneath. The tie is dark and narrow. The painting is done in oil paint and has a realistic style. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, gray, and white dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and technique, you might want to explore the work of József Rippl-Rónai.

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