Self portrait 1975

This self-portrait by Croatian artist Ivan Generalic (1914-1992) was created in 1975. Generalic, known for his naive art style, often depicts the lives and landscapes of his native region of Hrvatsko Zagorje. This painting, with its simple but striking composition, features Generalic in a contemplative pose, with his head bowed and a somber expression. The artist uses a limited palette of colours, mainly a bright blue background against which Generalic's figure stands out, dressed in a burgundy coat. This powerful portrayal of the artist's introspective nature is characteristic of Generalic's work, which often explores themes of identity and the passage of time.