Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Georg Friedrich Schmidt. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
To learn more about the artist who created this self-portrait, explore the works of Georg Friedrich Schmidt (German, 1712–1775).
This portrait shows a man in a blue coat, with a red hat and a brown scarf draped over his left shoulder. He faces the viewer, his head turned slightly to his right. The background is dark, with a faint glow behind him.
The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal portrait from the 18th century. The artist's use of color and lighting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image.
To learn more about the artist who created this self-portrait, explore the works of Georg Friedrich Schmidt (German, 1712–1775).
Overview
This oil painting, titled Self-Portrait, was created by Georg Friedrich Schmidt around 1750 and is now held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, presumably the artist, dressed in 18th-century attire, including a blue coat, red hat, and brown scarf, facing the viewer with his head turned slightly to his right.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color and lighting creates a sense of depth, with a dark background and a faint glow behind the subject, characteristic of formal portraiture from the period.
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Artist
Georg Friedrich Schmidt was a German engraver, etcher and pastel painter, in the Rococo style.
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