Self Portrait
Walter Sickert
key Notes:
Introspective realism, muted color palette.
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Dimensions:
24 x 20 1/4 in. (61 x 51 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
Walter Sickert's "Self Portrait," created in 1906, exemplifies his exploration of identity and the psychological depth of the self-portrait genre. The work reflects Sickert's interest in the interplay of light and shadow, as well as his engagement with the themes of modernity and the artist's role within society, contributing significantly to the discourse of early 20th-century British art.
Description of the work:
Walter Sickert's "Self Portrait" (c. 1900) is characterized by its loose brushwork and muted color palette, which convey a sense of introspection and emotional depth. The composition features the artist's face in a frontal view, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow that accentuates the texture of the skin and the somber expression.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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