Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Pedro Américo. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Pedro Américo's 1898 painting, Self-portrait, is a work by a multifaceted Brazilian artist who was also a novelist, scientist, and politician. It is now part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Américo dressed in formal attire, holding a palette and brushes, signifying his profession as an artist. His dark clothing is set against a dark background, emphasizing his face and hands.
Technique & Style
Executed in a post-impressionist style, the portrait utilizes chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pedro Américo de Figueiredo e Melo (29 April 1843 – 7 October 1905) was a Brazilian novelist, poet, scientist, art theorist, essayist, philosopher, politician and professor, but is best remembered as one of the most…
