Self-Portrait

Ferdinand Roybet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a drawing of a man sitting with a palette in his hand, titled "Self-Portrait" by Ferdinand Roybet. The man has short hair and a goatee and is wearing a suit jacket with a vest and tie underneath. His left hand rests in his pocket, while his right hand holds a paintbrush and palette. The man sits on a stool, turned slightly to his right toward a canvas on an easel. The background of the image is a solid brown color with darker brown shading behind the subject. The drawing appears to be done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial features. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown and black dominating the image. The drawing is signed by the artist in the bottom-right corner. The image conveys a sense of introspection and creativity, as the man appears lost in thought while holding his art supplies. The composition of the image places the subject in a studio setting, surrounded by the tools of his trade. The image presents a straightforward and unadorned representation of the artist.