Self-Portrait with Palette (Nude in a full figure) 1908

Richard Gerstl's "Self-Portrait with Palette (Nude in a full figure)" is a striking oil-on-canvas painting that portrays the artist in a raw and introspective manner. Created in 1908, the year of his tragic death, the self-portrait is a testament to Gerstl's expressive style and raw emotional honesty. The painting depicts the artist standing nude, his body contorted and illuminated by a stark, white light, set against a dark and enigmatic backdrop. Gerstl's brushstrokes are bold and deliberate, capturing the vulnerability and introspection of the artist's self-image. This poignant self-portrait, now housed in the Leopold Museum in Vienna, offers a glimpse into the turbulent inner world of a gifted artist who left an indelible mark on Austrian art.