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Self-Portrait by Umberto Boccioni

Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait

The Met

Artist: Umberto Boccioni(Italian, Reggio 1882–1916 Sorte)

Date: 1905

Department: Modern and Contemporary Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 20 1/4 x 27 in. (51.4 x 68.6 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Lydia Winston Malbin, 1989

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Brief Description

Close-up of a man with a dark mustache and hat against a light background

Detailed Description

The painting presents a close-up, waist-up portrait of a man, rendered with visible, textured brushstrokes. The man occupies the central and lower-left portion of the frame, facing slightly to the viewer's right. He has a light complexion, a dark mustache, and short, dark hair visible beneath a dark, wide-brimmed hat. His face is composed of various shades of peach, brown, and red, creating a rugged texture. He wears a dark, high-collared garment, possibly a jacket or coat, with a small portion of a white collar visible at his neck. To the left of the man's head and shoulder, a section of dark green foliage is depicted, featuring hints of blue and white, and several small, round, orange forms, possibly fruit. The background on the right side of the man is a lighter, textured area, primarily off-white and pale yellow, interspersed with light blue and grey brushstrokes.

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