Self-Portrait 1906

"Self-Portrait" is a 1906 oil painting by American artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967), currently housed in the Whitney Museum of American Art. This early work depicts the artist in a contemplative mood, his expression serious and introspective. Hopper's signature realism is evident in the precise details of his clothing and features, contrasting with the dark, almost shadowy background. This stark contrast between light and dark contributes to the overall sense of solitude and quiet contemplation that characterizes much of Hopper's later work.