Portrait of the artist 1894

Marcellin Desboutin's "Portrait of the artist" is a striking self-portrait created in 1894. Desboutin, known for his etchings and lithographs, captures his own image with a mix of realism and expressive detail. The artist's gaze, directed towards the viewer, is intense, and his features are rendered with a keen attention to the contours of his face and his textured beard. The loose, expressive lines of the etching enhance the intimate and introspective nature of the work. This self-portrait, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the artist's world and his self-perception.