Self-Portrait Screaming in Terror c. 1780s - 1790s

"Self-Portrait Screaming in Terror" is a red chalk drawing by the French artist Joseph Ducreux from the late 18th century. The drawing is a close-up of the artist's face contorted in a theatrical scream. Ducreux was known for his whimsical and eccentric self-portraits, which often featured him in exaggerated poses and expressions. This drawing, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, captures the artist's fascination with the grotesque and the macabre, offering a humorous and unsettling glimpse into his personality.