Artwork

Self Portrait

Self Portrait, by Jozef Delin, oil
Self Portrait, by Jozef Delin, oil

Self Portrait is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jozef Delin. It is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Self Portrait is an oil painting created by Jozef Delin in 1896. It is now held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Delin, an artist, seated in a wooden chair, holding a palette. His attire, a black suit and bow tie, and the palette, signify his profession. The subject's pose conveys confidence and professionalism.

Technique & Style

The painting features a man with dark hair and a mustache against a brown wall. Delin's style is evident in the rendering of the subject and the background, with a notable darker section on the right side.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jozef Delin

Artist

Jozef Delin

Jozef Delin (1821–1892) was an artist, born in Antwerp.