Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Rosalie M. Emslie. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a self-portrait created in 1905 by Rosalie Maria Emslie, a British artist trained at the Royal Academy Schools.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts the artist with short, curly brown hair, wearing a dark dress and patterned shawl, set against a muted gray background. Her calm, introspective expression conveys a sense of quiet contemplation, with her face turned slightly to the left and eyes cast downward.
Technique & Style
Emslie's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, highlighting the subject's features and adding volume to the composition.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, and was created by an artist who regularly exhibited her works at institutions such as the Royal Academy and the New Water-Colour Society in London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rosalie Maria Emslie (née Watson), sometime Mrs. A. E. Emslie (12 March 1854 – 8 January 1932) was a British painter of miniature portraits. Emslie was born in London and became proficient at watercolour painting and…
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