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Self-Portrait by George Romney

Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait

The Met

Artist: George Romney(British, Beckside, Lancashire 1734–1802 Kendal, Cumbria)

Date: 1795

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Maria DeWitt Jesup, from the collection of her husband, Morris K. Jesup, 1914

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Brief Description

A man with light hair and a dark coat looks forward against a dark background

Detailed Description

The image is a vertical oil portrait depicting a man from the chest upward, positioned against a dark, unadorned background. The man's head is slightly turned to his right, and he looks directly forward. His skin tone is fair, with a subtle flush of pink on his cheeks and lips. His hair is light, appearing white or very light gray, styled in soft, somewhat disheveled curls that frame his face and reach just above his ears. His eyes are dark, and his nose is prominent, with a slight shadow beneath it. He wears a dark, likely black or very dark blue, coat with a wide, structured collar. Beneath the coat, a white cravat or ruffled shirt collar is visible, tied loosely around his neck, creating soft, undulating folds and shadows. Two round, golden buttons are visible on the front of his coat, positioned on the lower right side of the frame. The primary light source illuminates his face and the white cravat, creating a strong contrast with the darker tones of his coat and the uniform dark brown or black background. The background provides no discernible features or setting. Visible brushstrokes, particularly in the hair and cravat, suggest a painterly style.

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