The artwork titled “Self Portrait,” created by the artist Tsuguharu Foujita in 1921, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls within the genre of self-portraiture.
In the artwork, a solitary figure is centrally positioned, capturing the solemnity and introspection characteristic of Foujita’s self-portraits. The subject, presumably the artist himself, is depicted with an elongated face and solemn expression, dressed in dark attire that contrasts starkly with the lighter background. Subtle details such as the delicately arranged objects around the figure, including an elaborately decorated plate on the adjacent wall, a pair of pipes, and a tin canister labeled “Sucre” (Sugar), contribute to the narrative and add layers of meaning to the composition. The overall mood conveyed by the artwork is one of quiet contemplation and introspective observation, enhanced by the subdued color palette and the meticulous attention to detail.
