Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Weie. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Edvard Weie’s self‑portrait, executed in oil in 1915, presents the Danish modernist artist seated before a window. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst’s collection and exemplifies his engagement with post‑impressionist concerns about color and form.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas depicts Weie himself in a dark suit and tie, his expression solemn. The positioning before a window suggests a contemplative atmosphere, while the limited gesture and direct gaze invite viewers to consider the artist’s self‑perception during a period of personal and artistic transition.
Technique & Style
Brushwork is notably thick and loose, employing impasto layers of browns, greens, and creams that merge unevenly across the surface. The handling creates a textured, almost unfinished appearance, emphasizing materiality over precise detail and aligning the piece with post‑impressionist tendencies toward expressive surface treatment.
History & Provenance
Created during the later phase of Weie’s career, the portrait entered the national collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s commitment to representing early‑20th‑century Danish modernism.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Viggo Thorvald Edvard Weie (18 November 1879 - 9 April 1943) was a Danish Modernist painter. He was a recipient of Eckersberg Medal in 1925. He died during 1943 in Frederiksberg.
