Artwork

Portrait of an Artist

Portrait of an Artist, by Stepan Yaremich, oil, 1905
Portrait of an Artist, by Stepan Yaremich, oil, 1905

Portrait of an Artist is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Stepan Yaremich. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of an Artist is an oil painting created by Stepan Yaremich in 1905, currently held at the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bearded man, possibly an artist, set against a dark background with a hint of a window to the right. His dark hair and attire contrast with a white collar, as he gazes to the left.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features a somber tone achieved through muted colors, focusing attention on the subject's face and upper body. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates depth, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Stepan Yaremich

Artist

Stepan Yaremich

Stepan Yaremich (1869–1939) was an artist, born in Halaiky.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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