1775
watercolor
ivory
From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario
Self-Portrait is a 1775 watercolor by William Pether, a Rococo painting work, depicting Chair, held at Art Gallery of Ontario.
This painting is a self-portrait of the artist, William Pether. He is depicted wearing a dark jacket with a white shirt and a yellow tie. The artist is holding a palette and a pencil, indicating that he is in the process of creating art. The background of the painting is a warm, beige color, which complements the earthy tones of the artist's clothing. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, as if the artist is lost in thought as he works on his craft. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the term "chiaroscuro".
William Pether (c. 1739 – 19 July 1821) was primarily an English mezzotint engraver, but also decorated porcelain, made oil paintings and pastel drawings, and invented gadgets.
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