Self-Portrait Wearing Glasses 1775

This self-portrait by Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin, created in 1775, depicts the artist in a casual and intimate setting. Chardin's signature, along with the date, appears in the lower right corner. The artist is wearing a white cravat, a white bandage around his head, and a dark hat with a green brim. This masterful pastel drawing showcases the artist's renowned skill in capturing subtle nuances of light and shadow, particularly evident in the way he portrays the folds of the cravat. It is now on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.