Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an ink print by the Impressionist artist William Unger. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: by unknown hand, lower right in graphite: Unger, by himself; verso: none
- Markings
- Marked:none
About this work
Overview
Self-Portrait is an etching on laid paper created by William Unger around 1880.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bearded man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and turned-up collar, with his hands resting in his lap. The subject's features are rendered in a rough, textured manner, conveying a sense of movement and informality.
Technique & Style
The etching technique used by Unger produces a grainy, detailed image with numerous tiny marks on the paper, giving the face a sense of vitality. This style was characteristic of late 19th-century printmaking, often used to capture candid, unposed moments.
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