Artwork
Portrait of Myself
Portrait of Myself is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Henry Mosler. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Myself is a 1874 graphite drawing on wove paper, created by Henry Mosler, a German-born artist known for documenting American life through various subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing is a self-portrait, offering a personal glimpse into the artist's representation of himself amidst his primary focus on colonial, Civil War, and societal themes in America.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite on wove paper, the portrait showcases Mosler's skill in a more subdued medium, contrasting with the broader thematic scope of his oil-based works on American life.
History & Provenance
Created in 1874, during Mosler's active period of portraying American subjects, the drawing's specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
This self-portrait reflects a moment of self-reflection within Mosler's career, dominated by illustrations of the Civil War, colonial life, and portraits of American society figures.
Legacy
As a self-portrait within Mosler's oeuvre, it provides insight into the artist's self-image, though its broader impact on his legacy or the art historical canon is not explicitly defined by the given context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Mosler (June 6, 1841 – April 21, 1920) was a German-born painter who documented American life, including colonial themes, Civil War illustrations, and portraits of men and women of society.
Z. Astruc, Editor of _L'Artiste_
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