Self-Portrait 1903

This self-portrait by American realist painter Edward Hopper, created in 1903, portrays the artist at the age of 21. It features Hopper in a dark, almost shadowy setting, with only his face and upper torso illuminated. The muted palette and the subtle brushstrokes create a sense of introspection and a hint of melancholy, reflecting the artist's personal style and themes that would later become defining characteristics of his mature works. The painting, housed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is a rare glimpse into Hopper's early artistic development, showcasing his emerging talent for capturing the human condition with a sense of solitude and realism.