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Selfportrait, by Michael Ancher, oil, 1903

Selfportrait

Michael Ancher

1903

oil

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Selfportrait is a 1903 oil by Michael Ancher, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Michael Ancher
When & what style?
1903 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This portrait depicts a man standing on a beach, wearing a long coat with a fur-lined collar and a hat. He holds a rolled-up paper in his left hand. The background features a gray sky with waves crashing on the shore. The man's attire and the setting suggest a casual, everyday scene. The artist's use of muted colors adds to the overall sense of calmness in the painting. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the works of Michael Ancher.

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