1916
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Self-Portrait is a 1916 oil by Simon Hollósy, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
The painting shows a man sitting in a dark room, wearing a white shirt. He is looking at the viewer with a serious expression. The room is dimly lit, with only a few objects visible in the background. The man's face is the main focus of the painting, and his features are rendered in detail. His eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer, creating a sense of connection. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark colors and serious expression of the subject contributing to this atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Simon Hollósy (2 February 1857 – 8 May 1918) was a Hungarian painter. He was considered one of the greatest Hungarian representatives of 19th-century Naturalism and Realism. Hollósy was not highly productive as an…
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