Selvportræt

Camille Pissarro’s "Selvportræt" (Self-Portrait), created between 1857 and 1858, is an oil painting on canvas that depicts the artist in a three-quarter profile. The composition focuses on his face, showcasing strong, confident features and a well-groomed beard, dressed in a dark jacket and a collar. The brushwork is expressive, utilizing a limited color palette to create depth and dimension in the facial features and the light that falls on them. This work is notable not only as a representation of Pissarro himself but also reflects the artist's development during his early years, influenced by his studies and experiences in both the Caribbean and Europe. The painting has a history of being gifted from Pissarro to fellow artist Fritz Melbye, and it later passed through family hands before entering the collection.

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