Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an oil painting by the Realist artist Rembrandt Peale. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
About this work
This portrait painting features an older man with white hair, wearing a brown coat over a white turtleneck. The background is a dark brown color.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 19th century. The painting's style and attention to detail are notable.
To learn more about the artist behind this self-portrait, explore the works of Rembrandt Peale.
Overview
Self-Portrait (1846) is an oil painting by Rembrandt Peale, an American portraitist and museum professional. Created during the realism movement, the work reflects Peale's earlier exposure to French neoclassicism from his time in Paris.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a self-representation of the artist, depicting an older man with white hair, formally attired in a brown coat and white turtleneck, set against a dark brown background. The attire and hairstyle align with 19th-century formal conventions.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Peale's attention to detail and a style influenced by French neoclassicism, characterized by realism and formal composition, evident in the meticulous rendering of the subject's appearance and the subdued, dark background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1846, the painting is now part of the collection at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Peale (February 22, 1778 – October 3, 1860) was an American artist and museum keeper.
Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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