Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait

Karl Bryullov

1848

oil

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting is a self-portrait of a man with dark, curly hair and a mustache. He wears a dark shirt and sits in a red chair, with his right arm resting on the chair's armrest. His gaze is directed to the right side of the image. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal or professional setting, possibly from the 19th century. The artist's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. To learn more about the artist's style and techniques, explore the works of Karl Bryullov.

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