Who painted Self-Portrait?

Self-Portrait was painted by Jan Kamphuysen in 1825-01-01.

Where can I see Self-Portrait?

Self-Portrait is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Self-Portrait?

Self-Portrait is associated with Biedermeier.

Can I buy a print of Self-Portrait?

Museum-quality prints of Self-Portrait are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Self-Portrait

Jan Kamphuysen , 1825

Self-Portrait is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Jan Kamphuysen. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

Symbolic elements are minimal, allowing the likeness to function as both a record of appearance and a statement of artistic self-awareness.

The work presents a straightforward representation of its creator, focusing on his recognizable features and attire. The self-representation emphasizes personal identity, rendered through conventional portrait conventions of the period. The painting’s subject is the artist himself, depicted with a direct gaze and formal clothing that signal professional status.

Symbolic elements are minimal, allowing the likeness to function as both a record of appearance and a statement of artistic self-awareness. The composition underscores the artist’s engagement with his own image, reflecting contemporary interests in self-promotion within the Dutch art market of the early nineteenth century.

Technique & Style

The Self-Portrait by Jan Kamphuysen is executed in oil paint on canvas, measuring 66 cm in height and 55 cm in width. The work depicts the artist himself and was created in 1825. It is classified as a painting and specifically as a self-portrait, reflecting formal stylistic qualities typical of early 19th-century portraiture.

History & Provenance

The Self-Portrait by Jan Kamphuysen was created in 1825, executed in oil paint on canvas, and depicts the artist himself. The work is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it is currently located. No further details regarding commission, intermediate ownership, or acquisition history are documented in the available sources.

Overview

Jan Kamphuysen, a Dutch artist born in Amsterdam in 1760, painted a self-portrait in 1825 with oil on canvas. The work is classified within the Biedermeier period and is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection.

Context

Created during the Biedermeier era, the work reflects the period’s focus on intimate, middle‑class subjects and a restrained, domestic aesthetic, contrasting with the grand historical narratives of earlier Dutch art.