Self-portrait at fifteen 1878

"Self-portrait at fifteen" is a painting by Émile Friant completed in 1878, when the artist was fifteen years old. The work is a traditional self-portrait in the style of Realism, featuring a young Friant dressed in a dark suit and white shirt. His serious expression suggests the artist's commitment to his craft at a young age. The painting exemplifies Friant's early mastery of oil painting, capturing the details of his features and clothing with precision.