Self-Portrait (bust with pen) (1914) by Oskar Kokoschka

Self-Portrait (bust with pen) - Oskar Kokoschka - 1914

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TitleSelf-Portrait (bust with pen)
ArtistOskar Kokoschka
Date1914
Art MovementExpressionism

About Self-Portrait (bust with pen)

The artwork titled “Self-Portrait (bust with pen)” was created by Oskar Kokoschka in 1914. Belonging to the Expressionism art movement, this self-portrait showcases the artist’s introspective exploration, emphasizing heightened emotional experience and subjective interpretation.

The artwork presents a bust-length portrayal of Kokoschka, rendered in a striking and intense manner characteristic of Expressionist techniques. The monochromatic palette of the piece accentuates the depth and texture of the drawing, with bold, dynamic lines defining the contours and shadows of his face and upper body. The artist is depicted holding a pen, symbolizing the creative process and intellectual engagement. The background is rendered in a similarly expressive manner, with vigorous strokes and a semblance of radiating energy, further enhancing the emotional intensity of the portrait.

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