Selbstbildnis im Mantel, Kniestück

drawing, red-chalk, chalk

portrait

english

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

16_19th-century

pastel soft colours

yellowing background

red-chalk

parchment

tea stained

chalk

watercolour illustration

golden font

watercolor

"Selbstbildnis im Mantel, Kniestück" is a self-portrait by the English Romantic painter Richard Parkes Bonington, known for his skillful use of light and atmospheric effects. The artist's depiction of himself in a coat, with his hand reaching up to his collar, creates an intimate and introspective mood. Though executed in a loose, sketchy style, the drawing reveals Bonington's talent for capturing subtle details and expressive gestures. The self-portrait showcases Bonington's artistry in the early 19th century.