The artwork titled “Self Portrait,” created by Tsuguharu Foujita in 1931, belongs to the Magic Realism art movement and is a self-portrait genre piece. The painting captures the artist himself in a contemplative manner, seated by a table with art supplies such as paintbrushes and a palette. Foujita is depicted wearing glasses and holding a brush, gesturing thoughtfully while another hand rests on the table near a cat nestled against him. A framed painting of a reclining figure, possibly an additional work of art by Foujita, hangs in the background. The scene is enclosed by detailed framing, adding to the intimate and nuanced depiction characteristic of Magic Realism.
