Self-Portrait after 1815

This etching, "Self-Portrait," by Bartolomeo Pinelli was created after 1815. Pinelli, an Italian artist known for his depictions of Roman street life, presents himself in a formal pose, seated in a chair and looking off to the side. The artist’s signature is prominent on a table in the foreground. Pinelli’s self-portrait is a fine example of the artist’s ability to capture the nuances of human expression and detail in a small format.