1766
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Dominant colour
Self-portrait is a 1766 oil by Joseph Wright of Derby, a Rococo painting work, depicting Joseph Wright of Derby, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
This painting is a self-portrait of a man. He is wearing a green jacket with a white shirt and a silver turban. His right hand is resting on his chin, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this self-portrait, you might want to look up Joseph Wright of Derby.
Joseph Wright (3 September 1734 – 29 August 1797), styled Joseph Wright of Derby, was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting and landscape art.
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