Self-portrait
1792
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1792
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This painting is a self-portrait of the artist, Jacob More. He is depicted sitting on a tree stump, holding a palette and brushes in his hands. The artist is wearing a white shirt, a yellow waistcoat, and beige pants. He has a serious expression on his face. The background of the painting is a rocky landscape with trees and a blue sky. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the artist lost in thought as he works on his art. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to look into the use of chiaroscuro in his work.
