Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Joseph Clark. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour self-portrait by Joseph Clark, capturing the artist in the act of drawing.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Clark as a young man, dressed formally and appearing somewhat self-aware, conveying a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
Clark's watercolour technique is evident in this work, which was often a precursor to his oil paintings, showcasing his skill in capturing expressive likenesses.
Context
Clark's artistic practice typically involved preparatory drawings and watercolours, often using family members as models, before completing oil paintings, frequently of children, which were well-received by the Victorian public.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Clark painted small, delicate watercolors in the 1800s. His works include *A Young Girl Seated* (maybe his daughter “Poppie” at age 100 in 1926) and a sketch for *Private and Confidential*, both in soft washes.…
![A Young Girl Seated, [perhaps Annie Susan, known as Poppie, the daughter of the artist], by Joseph Clark](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/joseph-clark--a-young-girl-seated-perhaps-annie-susan-known-as-poppie-the--053607342d92fcb2-w320.webp)
A Young Girl Seated, [perhaps Annie Susan, known as Poppie, the daughter of the artist]
Sketch for the oil painting 'Private and Confidential'
Cerne Abbas
A mother washing a little girl
Sailor's Return
Sketch for oil painting 'The Word of Life'
Sketch for an oil painting 'Familiarity breeds Contempt'
A Welsh dresser
