Basement Self Portrait 1969

Catherine Murphy’s “Basement Self Portrait” (1969) is a realistic oil painting of the artist. The portrait depicts Murphy in a dark, domestic setting, likely her basement studio. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a dark jacket over a green shirt. She looks directly at the viewer with a serious expression. The painting conveys a sense of introspection and solitude, possibly reflecting the artist’s experience as a woman in the art world.