Self-Portrait 1847 - 1850

George Hewitt Cushman’s *Self-Portrait*, created between 1847 and 1850, depicts the artist in a simple, yet refined, composition. The graphite drawing shows the artist’s head and shoulders, facing slightly to the left, dressed in a formal jacket and tie. Cushman's *Self-Portrait* is a small, intimate work, reflecting the style of portraiture popular in the mid-19th century. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the drawing offers a glimpse into the artist's appearance and provides a personal connection to his artistic practice.