Zelfportret in silhouet 1791

"Zelfportret in silhouet" is a 1791 silhouette self-portrait by Christian von Mechel, a Swiss artist and antiquarian. The image depicts a profile view of the artist within a decorative frame, framed by foliage and a stone base. The silhouette's simple form, rendered in black against a white background, epitomizes the elegance and popularity of the silhouette art form during the late 18th century. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, Netherlands.