Self-portrait 

This self-portrait by Eugene Carriere, a French symbolist painter, features a close-up view of the artist's face, rendered in a soft, sfumato style. The muted, earthy tones of the painting create a sense of mystery and introspection, typical of Carriere's work. This approach, known as "Clair-obscur" emphasized the play of light and shadow, evoking a sense of depth and emotion. Carriere, a master of depicting human emotion, used the ambiguity of his brushstrokes to create a haunting and introspective portrait.