Self Portrait in his Atelier 1884

Claude Monet’s “Self Portrait in his Atelier” (1884) depicts the artist in his studio, a setting that appears frequently in his work. The painting is a loose and gestural portrait, executed in a palette of muted browns and grays, contrasting sharply with the bright hues of the landscape depicted on the canvas in the background. Monet's signature Impressionistic style, with visible brushstrokes and loose form, is evident in this piece. Now on display in the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, this self-portrait offers an intimate glimpse into the world of the great Impressionist master.