Self-Portrait 

This self-portrait by the French painter Frédéric Bazille, a leading figure in the Impressionist movement, depicts the artist with a contemplative gaze and a hint of melancholy. The loose brushstrokes and emphasis on light, characteristic of Impressionism, capture the fleeting essence of Bazille’s presence. While the painting's exact date remains unknown, the style aligns with the artist's work from the 1860s. Bazille, tragically killed in the Franco-Prussian War at the age of 28, left behind a significant body of work that celebrates everyday life and the beauty of nature.