Self-portrait
1841
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1841
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Dominant colour
Self-portrait is a 1841 oil by Miklós Barabás, a Biedermeier work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
This portrait shows a man sitting in a chair, holding a book and a pen. He is dressed in a dark jacket with a fur-trimmed collar, a white shirt, and a dark tie. His hair is styled in a neat, side-parted manner, and he sports a well-groomed mustache. The background is a plain, off-white wall. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. His gaze is directed at the viewer, conveying a sense of confidence and self-assurance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this self-portrait, look up Miklós Barabás.
