Self Portrait
1911
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Library of Wales
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John Cuthbert Salmon
John Cuthbert Salmon (1844–1917) was an artist.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of National Library of Wales
Self Portrait is a 1911 oil by John Cuthbert Salmon, a Impressionism work, held at National Library of Wales.
This portrait depicts a man with a prominent white mustache, wearing a brown hat and coat. He is shown in profile, facing left, with his head turned slightly towards the viewer. The background is a dark, mottled color, with hints of blue and grey. The man's facial features are rendered in detail, with a focus on his mustache and the contours of his face. His eyes are cast downward, giving the impression that he is lost in thought. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
John Cuthbert Salmon (1844–1917) was an artist.
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