Artwork
Self Portrait
Self Portrait is an oil painting by the Realist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
Self Portrait, created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1858, is an oil painting representing the artist himself, characteristic of the Realism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Fantin-Latour, depicted in a contemplative pose, wearing a loose white shirt and holding a dark, folded cloth. His face is slightly averted, with soft shadows underscoring a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
The painting features prominent, thick brushstrokes, particularly evident on the sleeve and cloth, creating an impasto effect that imbues the work with warmth and texture against a dark, contrasting background.
History & Provenance
Self Portrait is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, reflecting the artist's contribution to 19th-century French art, alongside his notable still-life and group portrait works.
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Artist
Ignace Henri Jean Theodore Fantin-Latour (French pronunciation: ; 14 January 1836 – 25 August 1904) was a French painter and lithographer best known for his flower paintings and group portraits of Parisian artists and writers.
