Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Joseph Paelinck. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Technique & Style
3 cm in width and is classified as a portrait within the Cleveland Museum of Art collection.
The Self-Portrait by Joseph Paelinck is an oil painting executed on canvas in 1812. The work measures 89.0 cm in height by 69.3 cm in width and is classified as a portrait within the Cleveland Museum of Art collection. It is created using oil paint, the traditional medium for easel painting, and the canvas support provides a smooth surface typical of early nineteenth-century portraiture.
No specific handling or conservation details are recorded in the available documentation, and the current condition of the painting has not been publicly disclosed.
History & Provenance
Joseph Paelinck created the oil-on-canvas Self-Portrait in 1812. The work, measuring 89.0 cm in height and 69.3 cm in width, depicts the artist himself. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art under the accession number 1937.575, situating the piece within the early nineteenth-century output of the Belgian artist (1781–1839).
No specific details regarding a private commission or earlier ownership before its museum acquisition are provided in the source data, and no exhibition history beyond its inclusion in the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection is documented.
Overview
Joseph Paelinck's Self-Portrait, painted in oil in 1812, presents the artist himself. This work is a direct depiction of Paelinck, capturing his likeness and presence. It is currently part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art, offering insight into the artist's own perception and representation during the early 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
In this self-portrait, Paelinck presents himself seated, dressed in a dark coat and a white cravat, with one arm resting casually on a chair. The inclusion of a piece of paper on a nearby table and a draped cloth on the chair suggests an environment of contemplation or artistic endeavor. Such a depiction offers a personal glimpse into the artist's identity and professional persona at the time of its creation.
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