1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Self-Portrait VI with Flower is a 1909 ink by Hans Thoma, held at National Gallery of Art.
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*. Next, check out technique: etching to see how artists like this make prints.
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…
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