The artwork titled “Self Portrait” by Francis Picabia, created in 1903, is a pencil drawing on paper measuring 25 x 20 cm. It belongs to the Expressionist movement and depicts a portrait. Currently, the artwork is held in a private collection.
In this artwork, Picabia presents a meticulous self-portrait rendered with confident pencil strokes. The linework captures the solemn expression of the subject with an economy of detail, emphasizing the contours of the face and the slightly furrowed brow. The use of pencil conveys a certain immediacy and rawness, characteristic of Expressionist works. The artist’s signature and the date of the artwork are inscribed near the bottom right, further authenticating this introspective piece.