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This self-portrait is a wood carving by Francisco Serra Andrés, who was born in Spain in 1924. Serra Andrés work is rooted in a period marked by the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War and the rise of the Franco regime. His sculptures often engage with themes of identity and the human condition, reflecting the complex social and political landscape of his time. Serra Andrés, like many artists of his generation, navigated the tensions between regional artistic traditions and international modernism. Carved from wood, the sculpture bears a striking resemblance to the artist, capturing his likeness with meticulous detail. The choice of wood as a medium adds warmth and a sense of connection to nature, and perhaps reflects the regional artistic traditions of Spain. Look closely, can you see how the artist's gaze conveys a sense of introspection? His face has a lived-in quality, suggesting a depth of experience. Serra Andrés’s self-portrait invites us to consider the artist’s personal narrative within the broader historical and cultural context of 20th-century Spain.