Self-portrait with beard 1860

"Self-Portrait with Beard" (1860) is an etching by Ukrainian artist Taras Shevchenko. It portrays the artist in a fur-trimmed coat and hat, his expressive face and thick beard suggesting a man of both strength and sensitivity. This self-portrait, created a year before Shevchenko's death, exemplifies his artistry and serves as a poignant reminder of his significant contribution to Ukrainian literature and art. Shevchenko's work is known for its powerful themes of social justice and national identity, resonating with audiences to this day.