Artwork
Self Portrait
Self Portrait is an oil painting by the French Romanticist artist Joseph-Nicolas Robert-Fleury. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
Joseph-Nicolas Robert-Fleury's 'Self Portrait' (1862) is an oil painting depicting the artist himself. It is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the artist, portrayed in a formal, contemplative manner. He wears a dark suit and white cravat, holding a folded paper (possibly a map) in his left hand, conveying a sense of quiet introspection.
Technique & Style
The painting employs soft, focused lighting to highlight the artist's face and hands, set against a plain, dark background. This use of chiaroscuro emphasizes the subject's features and expression, drawing the viewer's attention.
History & Provenance
Created in 1862, the work is signed by the artist, though the signature is small and not easily discernible. It has been housed at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Artist
Joseph-Nicolas Robert-Fleury (1797–1890) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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