Self Portrait 1949

Vilen Barsky's 1949 "Self Portrait" is a traditional oil painting depicting the artist as a young man. The portrait captures Barsky's youthful features with a focus on his piercing blue eyes and the texture of his wavy hair. His formal attire, a dark jacket and white shirt, suggests a seriousness of purpose. This work is a prime example of portraiture in the realist tradition, focusing on capturing the artist's likeness with a level of detail.