Artwork
Self-Portrait, Frowning
Self-Portrait, Frowning is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Self-Portrait, Frowning is an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created in 1630. It is a print that showcases the artist's experimentation with technique and expression.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serious-looking individual, believed to be the artist himself, with unruly curly hair and a high collar. The subject's frowning expression is accentuated by the contrast between the dark face and the lighter background.
Technique & Style
The print features loose, rapid lines, particularly around the hair and clothing, giving it a sketchy appearance. The artist's use of etching allowed for the creation of textured effects through the uneven spreading of ink, a characteristic of the medium.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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