Selvportræt 1917

print, mezzotint

shape in negative space

negative space

print

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

white focal point

mezzotint

portrait drawing

tonal art

remaining negative space

portrait art

fine art portrait

"Selvportræt" (Self-Portrait) is a 1917 self-portrait by Danish artist G.V. Blom, known for his realistic style. Blom, born in 1853 and deceased in 1942, captured his own aging visage with remarkable detail. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Blom's adeptness at rendering the textures of skin and hair. The intimate close-up format invites viewers to connect with the artist's vulnerability and introspection, as he presents a candid depiction of himself.