Artwork
Self Portrait
Self Portrait is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Elizabeth MacNicol. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
Overview
Elizabeth MacNicol's 1897 self-portrait is an oil-on-canvas painting, characteristic of her work within the impressionist movement, associated with the Glasgow School and the Glasgow Girls.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a straightforward self-depiction of the artist, a red-haired woman, with a neutral expression, emphasizing her face as the primary focal point.
Technique & Style
MacNicol employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, set against a dark background that accentuates the subject, while her attire and hairstyle convey understated elegance.
History & Provenance
The self-portrait is part of the permanent collection at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elizabeth MacNicol (5 July 1869 – 4 June 1904) was a Scottish painter and member of the Glasgow Girls group of artists affiliated with the Glasgow School of artists.
