Artwork
Omakuva
Omakuva is an unspecified painting by Julius Paulsen. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Omakuva is a portrait painted by Julius Paulsen around 1910.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man with a mustache and glasses, dressed in formal attire, with a calm yet serious expression that hints at weariness. His gaze is directed off to the side, drawing the viewer's attention to his face.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, rough brushstrokes and impasto, a technique characterized by thick paint application, giving the work a sketchy, spontaneous appearance. The plain background is blurred, further emphasizing the subject's face.
Artist & collection
Artist
Julius Paulsen (22 October 1860 in Odense – 17 February 1940 in Copenhagen) was a Danish painter.
