Artwork
Self Portrait
Self Portrait is an oil painting by Richard MacConnell. It is held in the collection of the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Self Portrait is an oil painting by Richard MacConnell, held at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the artist with curly dark hair and a serious expression, dressed in dark attire over a white shirt, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The muted green background subtly contrasts with the subject's dark clothing, creating a subdued atmosphere. The artist's pose, with his right arm bent and hand resting on his arm, adds to the introspective mood.
Artist & collection
Artist
English portrait painter active in the late 1700s, Richard MacConnell left two oil-on-canvas works in the bundle: a Self Portrait and John Hallam.
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