Self-Portrait
1850
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1850
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
This painting is a self-portrait of a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark vest over a white shirt. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you can explore more paintings by Károly Telepy.