Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Gaspare Landi. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Galleria Borghese.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a self-portrait by Gaspare Landi, created in 1806. It is part of the Galleria Borghese's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Landi wearing a dark jacket with gold buttons and a white ruffled shirt, with white hair, looking directly at the viewer. The straightforward representation presents the artist in a dignified manner.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with strong contrasts between light and dark. A solid-colored background helps the subject stand out, emphasizing the artist's attention to detail.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1806, this work is associated with both the Neoclassical period and the Biedermeier movement, reflecting the artistic currents of its time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gaspare Landi (6 January 1756 – 28 February 1830) was an Italian painter of the Neoclassic period, active in Rome and his native city of Piacenza.
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