Self-portrait in Rose 1907

Cuno Amiet made this self-portrait, probably in oil on canvas, and it’s a sea of pink, or rose, as the title suggests. Imagine him, standing before a mirror, palette in hand, dabbing at the canvas with short, thick strokes. I feel a real connection to this artist right now. I can imagine him thinking, "How can I capture myself, my essence, in this flurry of pink?" The paint is applied so thickly that it almost feels sculptural. Each stroke is a deliberate mark, building up the image layer by layer. Look at how the pink strokes around his head create a kind of halo effect. It reminds me of other artists who used color so boldly, like Van Gogh or the Fauves. It’s like Amiet is having a conversation with them across time, each adding their voice to the ongoing dialogue of painting. It’s all about feeling your way through, embracing the mess, and trusting that something meaningful will emerge.