1830
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Self Portrait is a 1830 oil by William Havell, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait features a man with dark, curly hair and a serious expression. He is dressed in a dark jacket with a high collar and a white shirt underneath, adorned with a gold brooch on his left lapel. In his right hand, he holds a black object with a wooden handle. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy tone, which complements the subject's attire. The overall atmosphere of the portrait is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject's introspective gaze drawing the viewer's attention. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of William Havell.
William Havell (9 February 1782 – 16 December 1857) was an English landscape painter, one of the Havell family of artists, and a founding member of the Society of Painters in Watercolours.
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