1893
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
Self-Portrait is a 1893 oil by Paul Gauguin, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Paul Gauguin, held at Kimbell Art Museum.
This painting is a self-portrait of a man with short dark hair and a mustache. He is wearing a dark jacket and is seated in front of a wall, with a window or door behind him. The room is dimly lit, with the only light source coming from the left side of the painting. The artist has used bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The subject's face is rendered in detail, with a serious expression. The background is more loosely painted, with visible brushstrokes and a sense of movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this self-portrait, you might want to look up Paul Gauguin.
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French: ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.
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