Zelfportret van Marcellin Gilbert Desboutin met pijp c. 1895

This etching, "Zelfportret van Marcellin Gilbert Desboutin met pijp" (Self-Portrait of Marcellin Gilbert Desboutin with a Pipe) created by the French artist Marcellin Desboutin in 1895, presents a close-up view of the artist's face. The delicate lines and shading technique create a sense of depth and realism. Desboutin, known for his prints and portraits, captures his own likeness in a contemplative mood, holding a pipe, a common symbol of artistic contemplation in 19th-century art. The artwork is an excellent example of etching, a printmaking technique that uses an acid to create lines on a metal plate.