Who painted Portrait of Myself?

Portrait of Myself was painted by Henry Mosler in 1874.

Where can I see Portrait of Myself?

Portrait of Myself is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Portrait of Myself?

Portrait of Myself is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Myself?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Myself are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Myself

Henry Mosler , 1874

Portrait of Myself is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Henry Mosler. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in graphite: Portrait of myself; lower right in graphite: 2.74 / H Mosler

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Myself is a 1874 graphite drawing on wove paper, created by Henry Mosler, a German-born artist known for documenting American life through various subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing is a self-portrait, offering a personal glimpse into the artist's representation of himself amidst his primary focus on colonial, Civil War, and societal themes in America.

Technique & Style

Executed in graphite on wove paper, the portrait showcases Mosler's skill in a more subdued medium, contrasting with the broader thematic scope of his oil-based works on American life.

History & Provenance

Created in 1874, during Mosler's active period of portraying American subjects, the drawing's specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

This self-portrait reflects a moment of self-reflection within Mosler's career, dominated by illustrations of the Civil War, colonial life, and portraits of American society figures.

Legacy

As a self-portrait within Mosler's oeuvre, it provides insight into the artist's self-image, though its broader impact on his legacy or the art historical canon is not explicitly defined by the given context.

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Artist

Henry Mosler

Henry Mosler (June 6, 1841 – April 21, 1920) was a German-born painter who documented American life, including colonial themes, Civil War illustrations, and portraits of men and women of society.