Artwork
Autoportret
Autoportret is an unspecified painting by Mina Byck Wepper. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Autoportret is a self-portrait painting by Mina Byck Wepper, executed in 1933. The work depicts the artist with distinctive bright red, loosely curled hair, adorned in a dark collar and light scarf, holding a folded object, set against a subdued background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Autoportret is the artist themselves, conveying a sense of introspection. The held object, ambiguously depicted as either a paper or fabric, adds a layer of enigma to the portrait, leaving the subject's focus or emotion subtly implied.
Technique & Style
The painting features prominent, thick brushstrokes, particularly evident in the textured rendering of the hair and face, characteristic of the impasto technique. Soft lighting highlights the subject's face, contrasted with shadowy, less detailed surroundings.
History & Provenance
Created in 1933, specific details regarding the painting's history, exhibitions, or ownership changes are not provided in the available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mina Byck Wepper made prints and paintings full of quiet domestic corners and flowers.
