Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is a print by the Impressionist artist Jean-François Raffaëlli. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1893 print is a self-portrait by Jean-François Raffaëlli, a French artist known for his work in multiple mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Raffaëlli with a beard, wearing a loose jacket, captured in a straightforward and unromanticized manner, reflecting his focus on everyday life.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of techniques, including cross-hatching with tiny overlapping strokes, to create shading and texture, particularly in the beard and collar, while the background remains unworked.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, exemplifying Raffaëlli's realist style, which was associated with the Impressionist movement, characterized by rapid, spontaneous work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-François Raffaëlli (April 20, 1850 – February 11, 1924) was a French realist painter, sculptor, and printmaker who exhibited with the Impressionists. He was also active as an actor and writer.
