The artwork titled “Self-Portrait” by the artist Horace Pippin, created in 1941, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized under the self-portrait genre.
The artwork portrays the artist himself, Horace Pippin, seated and gazing to his right, with an easel and canvas in front of him. His attire consists of a white shirt and dark trousers, accentuating the simplicity yet profundity of the composition. The background is predominantly a shade of blue, which adds to the overall serene atmosphere of the artwork. The distinctive use of color and form reflects the Naïve Art style, emphasizing straightforward and unembellished expression. The artist’s name, “H. PIPPIN,” is inscribed in the lower right corner of the painting, further asserting the personal nature of this self-representation.
