Self-Portrait 1910

"Self-Portrait" by Willi Baumeister, painted in 1910, is an example of the artist's early style, characterized by a focus on geometric forms and simplified shapes. The painting depicts the artist in a dark suit and hat, with his face rendered in a stylized manner. The presence of a lamp in the composition adds a touch of introspection and a sense of solitude. The flattened forms and bold colors create a sense of depth and dimensionality while echoing the principles of Cubism. Baumeister's distinctive style in this work foreshadows his later contributions to abstract art, which are considered significant in the development of 20th-century visual art.