Artwork

Self-portrait

Self-portrait, by Anna Elisabet Amanda Tigerhielm, oil, 1857
Self-portrait, by Anna Elisabet Amanda Tigerhielm, oil, 1857

Self-portrait is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Anna Elisabet Amanda Tigerhielm. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1857 by Anna Elisabet Amanda Tigerhielm, is a self-portrait held at the Nationalmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young woman, presumably the artist, with brown hair and a neutral expression, gazing to the right. She wears a gray dress with lace trim and a gold brooch, and holds a dark red shawl, conveying a calm and introspective atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the subject emerging from a dark gray background.

Artist & collection

Nationalmuseum

Museum

Nationalmuseum

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