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Self-portrait of Franz Xaver Winterhalter

Self-portrait of Franz Xaver Winterhalter, by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, oil, 1868
Self-portrait of Franz Xaver Winterhalter, by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, oil, 1868

Self-portrait of Franz Xaver Winterhalter is an oil painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Franz Xaver Winterhalter's Self-portrait is an oil painting created in 1868, now part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection. The work depicts the artist himself in later life.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows Winterhalter with gray hair and a well-groomed beard, dressed in a dark coat against a warm, yellow-brown background. His serious expression and direct gaze convey an air of dignity and sophistication.

Technique & Style

The painting features a notable use of chiaroscuro, employing strong light and dark contrasts to create depth and volume, particularly in rendering the subject's facial features and attire.

History & Provenance

Completed in 1868, the self-portrait is currently housed at the Uffizi Gallery, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided here.

Context

As a self-portrait from the latter part of Winterhalter's career, the work reflects the artist's late style and personal presentation in his mature years.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of this self-portrait are not outlined, it contributes to the broader understanding of Winterhalter's artistic approach and late-life self-image.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Franz Xaver Winterhalter

Artist

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (20 April 1805 – 8 July 1873) was a German painter and lithographer, known for his flattering portraits of royalty and upper-class society in the mid-19th century.

Uffizi Gallery

Museum

Uffizi Gallery

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