Self portrait
1934
oil
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1934
oil
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Self portrait is a 1934 oil by Mary Elizabeth Tripe, a Realism work, depicting palette, held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
The painting depicts a woman sitting at a table in front of a window. She wears a hat and a coat, and holds a palette in her left hand. The table is cluttered with various objects, including books, a vase with flowers, and a cup. The woman's face is turned towards the viewer, and her expression is calm and introspective. The background of the painting is a cityscape, visible through the window behind the woman. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. This painting is a self-portrait by Mary Elizabeth Tripe, held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
