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Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait)

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait capturing the head and shoulders of a person facing forward with a direct gaze. The facial features are depicted with bold strokes, including eyes, a mustache, and a broad face. The hair is dark and somewhat messy. The subject wears a jacket and a shirt with a visible collar, possibly a tie or scarf. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain and light with sketch-like shading for depth. The portrait has a border and a signature at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1921/1922
Medium
softground etching on wove paper
Dimensions
2964 × 3977 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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