Self Portrait
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
This painting is a self-portrait of a man with curly dark hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt with a high collar, and his right arm is bent at the elbow, with his hand resting on his arm. The background of the painting is a muted green color, which provides a subtle contrast to the subject's dark clothing. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the artist is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this self-portrait, you might want to look up the artist: Richard MacConnell.
