Ernest Chassériau 1851

This self-portrait by Théodore Chassériau, created in 1851, depicts the artist in a seated pose, his face turned slightly towards the viewer. The charcoal drawing, executed with loose, expressive lines, captures Chassériau’s distinctive features, including his prominent mustache and penetrating gaze. As a leading figure in the Romantic movement, Chassériau's works, including this self-portrait, often explored themes of emotion and individualism.