Artwork preview

Self-Portrait

Johann Andreas Benjamin Nothnagel

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper half of a seated individual looking forward. The person has a composed face with arched eyebrows, clear eyes, and a subtle smile. Their hair is styled in a feathery cap-like manner. They are wearing a textured garment with fur trim. The person is holding a pen in their right hand over a piece of paper and there is an oval palette on the table in front of them. Next to the palette, there is a book or books partially visible. The background is a neutral textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1770
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3833 × 4430 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original