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Self-Portrait Facing Left (Selbstbildnis nachlinks)

Otto Mueller

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a close-up portrait of a person facing slightly to the left. The facial features are angular with prominent cheekbones and the person's expression appears focused. The person has dark, closely cropped hair and is wearing a collared garment. The portrait is rendered in a monochrome style with heavy, expressive lines and shading. The background is abstract with dynamic, crosshatched lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1920
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3341 × 4872 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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