Self-portrait
1740
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
1740
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Dominant colour
Self-portrait is a 1740 oil by Joseph Highmore, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
This painting shows a man in a blue jacket and white shirt, standing at a table with paintbrushes and a palette. He wears a blue cap on his head and looks directly at the viewer. The man's attire and the presence of art supplies suggest that he is an artist. The painting's style and the subject's direct gaze create a sense of intimacy and self-reflection. If you're interested in learning more about this artist's work and techniques, you might want to explore the style of chiaroscuro.
