Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alessandro Longhi. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1762 etching on laid paper is a self-portrait by Alessandro Longhi, a Venetian artist known for his portraits of nobles.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a curly-haired man with a serious expression, surrounded by an oval border and decorative elements. The artist's name, 'Alexandro Longhi Pictor,' is inscribed at the bottom, signifying his profession as a painter.
Technique & Style
Longhi employed an etching technique influenced by Rembrandt, creating a detailed black-and-white image with swirling lines and subsidiary faces around the central figure.
Context
This self-portrait is part of Longhi's broader practice of documenting Venetian society through portraiture, showcasing his skill in capturing ceremonial attire and official symbols.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alessandro Longhi (12 June 1733 – 8 November 1813) was a Venetian portrait painter and printmaker in etching (mostly reproductions of paintings).
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