Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat
1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat is a 1890 oil by Paul Cezanne, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Paul Cezanne, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a self-portrait of the artist wearing a straw hat. The artist's face is painted in dark colors, with a thick black beard and mustache. The background is a light yellow color. The painting is done in a style that is characteristic of the artist's work, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this self-portrait, you might want to look up Paul Cézanne.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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