The artwork titled “Self-portrait” by Carl Larsson, created in 1912 in Sweden, belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of self-portraits. This piece is a finely detailed representation of the artist himself, engrossed in the act of painting or drawing.
The composition exhibits the artist in profile, holding a painting palette and a brush, with a contemplative expression, enhanced by the presence of a pipe clenched in his mouth. The meticulous line work captures the folds and creases of the artist’s attire, underscoring Larsson’s technical proficiency and attention to texture. In the background, there is a sketch of a vase with flowers on a table and an outlined structure, perhaps another piece of art or an unfinished drawing, adding depth to the scene. The overall effect is one of introspective focus, capturing a moment of artistic immersion.
