Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an oil painting by Chaïm Soutine. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Chaïm Soutine's 1916 Self-Portrait is an oil painting held at the State Hermitage Museum. It showcases the artist's distinctive approach to representation.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Soutine with a short, dark haircut and green jacket. His blurred face, achieved through visible brushstrokes and mixed colors, adds a layer of mystery to the portrait.
Technique & Style
Soutine's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors creates a dynamic effect. The mix of red, yellow, and green hues on the subject's face contributes to the overall sense of energy and movement.
History & Provenance
Soutine, born in Belarus in 1893, later became a key figure in the School of Paris, influencing Expressionism with his unique style, which drew on European classical painters like Rembrandt and Courbet.
Artist & collection
Artist
Chaïm Soutine (French: ; Russian: Хаим Соломонович Сутин, romanized: Khaim Solomonovich Sutin; Yiddish: חײם סוטין, romanized: Chaim Sutin; 13 January 1893 – 9 August 1943) was a French painter of Belarusian-Jewish…
