The artwork titled “Portrait of the Sculptor, Oscar Miestchaninoff” was created by Chaim Soutine approximately between the years of 1923 and 1924. This piece, crafted in oil on canvas, is an example of Expressionism and falls under the genre of portrait painting. The artwork is currently housed in the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France.
In the artwork, the figure of Oscar Miestchaninoff is depicted with a distinct expressionist style, characterized by intense and emotive brushstrokes. The background is rendered in dark, muted hues which make the figure stand out with a contrasting bright blue garment. The subject’s face is portrayed with exaggerated features, conveying a sense of emotional depth and inner turmoil, typical of Soutine’s work. The overall tone is somber and introspective, capturing the sculptor in a moment of contemplation.