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Self-Portrait by Eugène Carrière

Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait

The Met

Artist: Eugène Carrière(French, Gournay-sur-Marne 1849–1906 Paris)

Date: ca. 1893

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 16 1/4 x 12 7/8 in. (41.3 x 32.7 cm)

Credit Line: Purchase, Albert Otten Foundation Gift, 1979

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A man with a prominent mustache and dark hair, looking forward against a dark background

Detailed Description

A vertical head-and-shoulders portrait depicts a man against a dark, indistinct background. The man's face, rendered in light skin tones with subtle shadows, occupies the central portion of the canvas. He has a prominent mustache, dark eyes, and a furrowed brow. His dark hair blends into the dark brown background, creating a soft, blurred edge around his head. Lighting appears to come from the front, casting soft shadows on the viewer's left side of his face and neck. He wears a dark garment, possibly a jacket, with a hint of a lighter, possibly white, collar or shirt visible at the bottom center. The overall color palette is dominated by muted browns, ochres, and creams. Visible brushstrokes, particularly in the hair and background, add texture to the piece.

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