Artwork
Self portrait
Self portrait is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Domenico Corvi. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Domenico Corvi's Self Portrait is an oil painting created in 1700, attributed to the Rococo movement. It depicts the artist in a reflective, creative pose.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Corvi himself, seated and engaged in the act of painting, with a classical male figure on the canvas in front of him, hinting at his artistic focus and influences.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rich colors and dramatic lighting, the painting employs chiaroscuro, a hallmark of the Baroque period, despite initial Rococo attribution, suggesting an early Neoclassical or transitional stylistic approach.
History & Provenance
Corvi, an Italian painter active in Rome and its vicinity towards the end of the 18th century, created this work. It is now part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection.
Context
While initially associated with Rococo, the painting's style and the artist's known transition towards early Neoclassicism place it at a stylistic crossroads, reflecting the evolving artistic trends of late 18th-century Rome.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico Corvi (16 September 1721 – 22 July 1803) was an Italian painter at the close of the 18th century, active in an early Neoclassic style in Rome and surrounding sites.
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