Self-Portrait 1775

This oil painting, "Self-Portrait," was created by Joshua Reynolds in 1775. It shows the British painter in a three-quarter-length pose, gazing directly at the viewer with a serious expression. The work, now located in the Uffizi Gallery, showcases Reynolds's mastery of chiaroscuro, evident in the contrast of light and dark in the subject's face and the dramatic shadows cast by his clothing. This self-portrait is a testament to Reynolds's stature as one of the most prominent portrait artists of the 18th century.