Who painted Self-portrait with Portfolio?

Self-portrait with Portfolio was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Self-portrait with Portfolio?

Self-portrait with Portfolio is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Self-portrait with Portfolio

Self-portrait with Portfolio is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1750, the self‑portrait with Portfolio is attributed to the artist known as 1092_person.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1750, the self‑portrait with Portfolio is attributed to the artist known as 1092_person. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It presents a single figure, rendered in a restrained composition that directs attention to the sitter’s face and hands, set against an unadorned dark backdrop.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter holds a modest portfolio in the right hand, suggesting a professional or scholarly identity. Dressed in a dark coat with a white cravat and a stylised hat, the figure’s pose conveys confidence and self‑presentation, typical of eighteenth‑century portraiture that emphasized personal status and intellectual pursuits.

Technique & Style

The painting employs a pronounced chiaroscuro effect: a focused light source illuminates the face and hands, while the surrounding space recedes into deep shadow. Soft gradations of tone model the skin and fabric, creating a three‑dimensional presence within the flat picture plane.

History & Provenance

The work has been in the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings since its acquisition, though the exact path of ownership before entering the museum remains undocumented. Its dating to the mid‑eighteenth century aligns with the artist’s active period, providing a chronological anchor for its creation.