Self Portrait (c.1940) by Francis Picabia

Self Portrait - Francis Picabia - c.1940

Artwork Information

TitleSelf Portrait
ArtistFrancis Picabia
Datec.1940
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementKitsch
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Self Portrait

The artwork titled “Self Portrait,” created by Francis Picabia around 1940, is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Kitsch art movement. It is a self-portrait genre and is currently held in a private collection.

The artwork depicts three figures intimately interacting. The central figure, presumably the artist himself, is an elderly man with prominent wrinkles and white hair, gazing intently towards the viewer. His expression appears contemplative. On either side of him, two women are depicted. The woman to his left is positioned horizontally, eyes closed, suggesting repose or sleep. The second woman, on his right, looks at the man with a serene and affectionate expression. The use of light and shadow highlights the central figure while casting the female faces in a warm, inviting glow. The artwork’s composition and color palette contribute to a dynamic, yet tranquil scene, creating a complex emotional landscape.

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