Self Portrait (1875) by John Ruskin

Self Portrait - John Ruskin - 1875

Artwork Information

TitleSelf Portrait
ArtistJohn Ruskin
Date1875
Art MovementRomanticism

About Self Portrait

The artwork, titled “Self Portrait,” was created by John Ruskin in 1875. This piece belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is classified within the landscape genre.

The artwork presents a self-portrait of the artist, John Ruskin, rendered with a serious and contemplative expression. The brushstrokes bring forward a rugged yet sincere depiction of Ruskin’s facial features. He sports a formal attire that includes a blue necktie, adding an element of nobility and poise. The background subtly includes elements of a landscape, aligning it with the genre and infusing the portrait with hints of natural surroundings. The color palette predominantly features muted tones, emphasizing the introspective mood and the Romanticism movement’s characteristic style, focusing on emotion, beauty, and the sublime.

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