Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man (1984) by Eric Fischl

Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man - Eric Fischl - 1984

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of the Artist as an Old Man
ArtistEric Fischl
Date1984
Art MovementContemporary Realism

About Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man

“Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man,” created by Eric Fischl in 1984, exemplifies the Contemporary Realism art movement. This self-portrait captures a detailed and evocative representation of the artist in his later years.

In the artwork, an older man stands in a pastoral setting, partially clothed, with an open shirt and bare legs. He is holding what appears to be a towel or cloth in front of him. His facial expression is obscured by sunglasses, hinting at a contemplative or introspective mood. The backdrop features a wheat field bathed in warm tones, with an easel placed nearby, suggesting that the man has been engaged in painting. The vivid natural setting combined with the strong physical presence of the figure creates a striking and contemplative composition, characteristic of Fischl’s exploration of human vulnerability and self-examination.

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