Self-Portrait (sketching in his studio)

Max Slevogt

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etched portrait of a man seated on a chair. The man has a rugged facial appearance with prominent facial hair and short, wavy hair. He is dressed in a suit with a jacket and trousers, along with a bow tie. He is holding something in his hands, and appears to be focused on it. The background has vertical and diagonal lines, creating a textured, indoor setting, with some furniture sketch details visible.