Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is a tempera painting by the Realist artist Boris Kustodiev. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Boris Kustodiev's 'Self-Portrait' is a tempera painting created in 1912. It is a representation of the artist himself and is now part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Kustodiev standing in a snowy landscape, wearing a dark coat with a fur collar and a fur hat. His serious expression engages the viewer directly.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera, the work has a characteristic smooth and flat appearance, aligning with Kustodiev's realistic style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Boris Mikhaylovich Kustodiev (Russian: Борис Михайлович Кустодиев; 7 March 1878 – 28 May 1927) was a Russian painter, draughtsman, and stage designer during the Modernist period.
