Artwork

Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat

Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat, by Unknown, unspecified, 1907
Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat, by Unknown, unspecified, 1907

Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat is a painting created around 1907, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the artist wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and a light-colored shirt. The subject's face is rendered in a straightforward manner, while the hat and surrounding areas feature expressive brushwork.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold, textured brushstrokes, particularly on the hat and skin, creating a rough, almost three-dimensional effect in places. This impasto technique adds a tactile quality to the work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known