The artwork, titled “Self-Portrait,” was created by the artist Suzanne Valadon in 1883 in Paris, France. This piece is a product of the Post-Impressionism movement and measures 43.5 x 30.5 cm. Classified within the genre of self-portraits, the artwork is currently housed at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France.
The artwork features a bust-length depiction of a young woman with an intense and pensive gaze, presumably the artist herself. Rendered with a soft yet purposeful application of colors, the composition is characterized by its subtle interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the sitter’s facial features and reddish-brown hair, which is simply styled and pulled back. The background is muted, thereby drawing focus to the subject. The artist’s signature and the date “1883” are inscribed in the upper right corner, affirming the authenticity of this introspective and expressive self-study.
