The artwork, titled “Self-Portrait,” was created by the artist Fairfield Porter in 1972. It belongs to the Contemporary Realism art movement and is classified under the genre of self-portrait.
In the artwork, Porter presents himself with a serious and introspective expression. The painterly technique showcases a blend of soft brushstrokes and a restrained color palette, dominated by subdued tones that emphasize the contours and details of the facial features. The background is minimalistic, drawing the viewer’s attention directly to the subject’s thoughtful gaze and adding a sense of intimacy to the composition. Porter’s self-depiction in this piece reflects an unembellished realism, characteristic of his broader body of work in the Contemporary Realism movement.
