Self-Portrait after 1876

This self-portrait by Henryk Siemiradzki, created after 1876, shows the artist with a serious expression, his dark hair and beard framing his face. He is dressed in a dark suit, against a backdrop of a muted, reddish brown. Siemiradzki was a Polish painter known for his historical and genre paintings, often depicting scenes from antiquity and the Renaissance. This self-portrait reflects his style with its detailed brushwork and realistic depiction of the subject.