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Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait)

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait sketch showing the upper part of the body. The person is facing slightly to the side with their head turned slightly towards the viewer. The facial features are depicted with rough lines, including an eye, a forehead, and a nose and cheek. The hair is short and unkempt. The clothing is suggested with faint lines. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain and lightly textured, with the sketch signed at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1920-1921
Medium
softground etching in black
Dimensions
3147 × 4279 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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