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Self Portrait
Self Portrait is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Karl Russ. It dates from 1813 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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Subject & Meaning
As a self-portrait created in 1813, the painting functions primarily as a representation of the creator rather than an allegorical or symbolic narrative.
The work depicts the artist Karl Russ, serving as a direct visual record of his own appearance. As a self-portrait created in 1813, the painting functions primarily as a representation of the creator rather than an allegorical or symbolic narrative. The subject is identified explicitly as Karl Russ, with the composition focusing on his likeness in an oil-on-canvas format.
There is no indication in the available records of additional iconographic layers, hidden symbolism, or complex metaphorical meanings beyond the straightforward presentation of the artist himself.
Technique & Style
Karl Russ executed his 1813 Self Portrait using oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work measures 54 cm in height and 41.5 cm in width, presenting a standard portrait format. As a self-portrait, the piece focuses formally on the depiction of the artist himself, adhering to the conventions of the genre. The painting is currently held in the Belvedere collection.
History & Provenance
Karl Russ created the oil-on-canvas self-portrait in 1813. The work measures 54 cm in height and 41.5 cm in width. It depicts the artist himself and is currently held in the collection of the Belvedere, which is associated with the Kunsthistorisches Museum. The painting is classified as a portrait within the genre of self-portraiture.
The painting Self Portrait by Karl Russ is housed in the Belvedere, Kunsthistorisches Museum collection. It was created in 1813 and measures 54 cm by 41.5 cm. The work has been displayed in exhibitions at the Belvedere, reflecting its significance within the institution's presentation of self-portraiture.
Overview
Created in 1813, this oil on canvas is a self‑portrait by the Austrian painter Karl Russ. The work is part of the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, where it is displayed among the museum’s holdings of early‑19th‑century portraiture.
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