Who painted Self-Portrait VI with Flower?

Self-Portrait VI with Flower was painted by Hans Thoma in 1909.

Where can I see Self-Portrait VI with Flower?

Self-Portrait VI with Flower is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Self-Portrait VI with Flower?

Museum-quality prints of Self-Portrait VI with Flower are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Self-Portrait VI with Flower

Hans Thoma , 1909

Self-Portrait VI with Flower is an ink print by Hans Thoma. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Markings: Marked:Verso, stamped in black ink: COMISION NACIONAL DE MUSEOS / Y MONUMENTOS HISTORICOS / JOSE LUIS BUSANICHE / SECRETARIO GENERALE

About this work

The artist used a needle to scratch into the metal plate, creating the lines, this is called etching.

This sketch shows an older man with a long white beard and deep wrinkles. His eyes are sharp and focused, and he’s holding a small flower near his chest. The background is rough and textured, like a sketchy curtain or fabric.

The date "1839–1919" is written in the corner, but this is actually a 1909 self-portrait. The artist used a needle to scratch into the metal plate, creating the lines, this is called etching.

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Overview

Hans Thoma's Self-Portrait VI with Flower is a 1909 etching that depicts the artist in a contemplative pose. The work is a self-portrait created late in Thoma's career.

Subject & Meaning

The etching shows Thoma as an older man with a long white beard, holding a small flower near his chest. His sharp, focused eyes convey a sense of introspection.

Technique & Style

Thoma used the etching technique, scratching lines into a metal plate with a needle to create the image. The resulting print features a rough, textured background and detailed facial features.

History & Provenance

Thoma created this self-portrait in 1909, during a period when he was a professor at Karlsruhe Academy and a member of the Baden State Parliament. The artist lived from 1839 to 1924, as indicated by the date written in the corner of the print.

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Artist

Hans Thoma

Hans Thoma (2 October 1839 – 7 November 1924) was a German painter. An alumnus and later professor of Karlsruhe Academy, he is known for his landscapes, portraits, and symbolic works rooted in German regional life and…