Self-portrait 1876

"Self-portrait" is a realistic oil painting on canvas created by Jean-Paul Laurens in 1876. The work depicts the artist with a focused and intense expression, his dark hair and beard framing his face. The painting is a prime example of 19th-century realism, capturing the artist's likeness with meticulous detail and conveying a sense of his personality and inner world. The subdued palette and direct gaze create a sense of intimacy and introspection, inviting viewers to engage with the artist's self-representation.