Who painted Self Portrait?

Self Portrait was painted by Rik Wouters in 1903.

Where can I see Self Portrait?

Self Portrait is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is Self Portrait?

Self Portrait is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Self Portrait

Rik Wouters , 1903

Self Portrait is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Rik Wouters. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. In 1903 the Belgian artist Hendrik Emil "Rik" Wouters painted a self‑portrait in oil on canvas.

About this work

Overview

In 1903 the Belgian artist Hendrik Emil "Rik" Wouters painted a self‑portrait in oil on canvas. The work measures a modest size and presents the artist from the chest upward, looking directly at the viewer. It is part of the permanent collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a man with short brown hair, dressed in a dark jacket, his expression neutral and contemplative. The subdued pose and muted background convey a quiet introspection, suggesting the artist’s focus on personal reflection rather than overt narrative.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, the painting employs a restrained palette of browns and earth tones. While Wouters is linked to post‑impressionist and Fauvist tendencies, this piece favors softer brushwork and a warm tonal harmony, emphasizing tenderness over vivid chromatic contrasts.

History & Provenance

Created during a prolific period in which Wouters produced roughly two hundred works, the self‑portrait entered the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp’s collection, where it remains accessible to the public as a representative example of his early 20th‑century output.