Who painted Self-portrait?

Self-portrait was painted by Ignacy Jasiński in 1890.

Where can I see Self-portrait?

Self-portrait is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Self-portrait?

Self-portrait is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Self-portrait

Ignacy Jasiński , 1890

Self-portrait is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Ignacy Jasiński. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Ignacy Jasiński’s self‑portrait, executed in oil in 1890, is part of the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. The canvas presents the artist seated, brush in hand, against a loosely rendered outdoor backdrop. The work measures roughly a standard portrait size and remains a representative example of Jasiński’s late‑nineteenth‑century output.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Jasiński himself, a bearded man in a dark shirt with a white collar, holding a paintbrush while his other hand rests on a wooden palette smeared with fresh pigments. By foregrounding his tools, the artist emphasizes his identity as a working painter, inviting viewers to consider the act of creation as integral to his self‑representation.

Technique & Style

Jasiński employs a loose, expressive brushwork that softens facial features and the surrounding foliage, creating a contrast between the sharply lit visage and the dim, atmospheric background. The palette displays wet, vivid hues of yellow and red, while chiaroscuro modeling gives the figure a three‑dimensional presence, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow.

History & Provenance

Created in 1890, the portrait entered the National Museum in Warsaw’s holdings during the early twentieth century, where it has been displayed as part of the museum’s Polish art collection. Its provenance traces directly to the artist’s estate, with no recorded sales or transfers prior to its museum acquisition.