Artwork
Selbstporträt
Selbstporträt is an oil painting by the Realist artist Fermín Rezábal Bustillo. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
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This painting features a man sitting in a chair, dressed in a dark jacket and pants, with a blue shirt and a red tie. He has dark hair and a beard, and his hands are resting on his lap. The background is a plain brown color.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting is from the 19th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Fermín Rezábal Bustillo.
Overview
Self-Portrait is an oil painting by Fermín Rezábal Bustillo, dating to approximately 1850. It is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the artist himself, seated in a chair, dressed in attire characteristic of the 19th century: a dark suit, blue shirt, and red tie, complemented by dark hair and a beard. His hands rest in his lap.
Technique & Style
Rezábal Bustillo employed chiaroscuro to achieve a pronounced sense of depth and three-dimensionality, particularly evident in the subject's facial features and clothing. The background is a subdued, plain brown.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1850, the work is now held in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Context
The painting reflects the artistic and sartorial conventions of its time, offering a glimpse into 19th-century portraiture and the artist's personal appearance during that era.
Legacy
While specific impact or widespread recognition of this self-portrait is not detailed, it contributes to the broader understanding of Rezábal Bustillo's oeuvre and 19th-century artistic practices.
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Artist & collection
Artist
A 19th-century Spanish painter known for small oil portraits, Rezábal Bustillo left two works in this set: *Retrato de Señora* (1863) and *Selbstporträt* (1850).
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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