1861
oil
panel
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Self-portrait is a 1861 oil by Silvestro Lega, a Realism work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting is a self-portrait of the artist, rendered in oil paint. The subject is depicted from the shoulders up, with a neutral expression and dark hair. He wears a black jacket with a white collar and a black bow tie. The background is a muted brown color. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The contrast between light and dark areas adds volume to the subject's face and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and technique, you might want to explore the work of Silvestro Lega.
Silvestro Lega (8 December 1826 – 21 September 1895) was an Italian realist painter. He was one of the leading artists of the Macchiaioli and was also involved with the Mazzini movement.
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