Self-Portrait
Jacob Lawrence is best known for his scenes in the lives of African Americans. These works are usually rendered in gouache and in a style using simple shapes and bright colors. In this example, which relates to the traditional portrayal of the artist at work, Lawrence pictured himself with paintbrushes, paint jars, and some of his works visible on the back wall. His open expression, seen close up, evokes his good-natured personality, which was widely appreciated within art and educational circles.Lawrence created this work as his Associate
Questions & Answers
What luminance does "Self-Portrait" by Eugène Lawrence Vail have?
The colors of "Self-Portrait" show a soft shadow luminance.
Who made "Self-Portrait", and when?
The author of "Self-Portrait" is Eugène Lawrence Vail, and the work is dated 1977.
From which country does the Neo-Expressionism work "Self-Portrait" come?
The Neo-Expressionism work "Self-Portrait" was made by an artist born in France.
Eugène Lawrence Vail (1857 – 1934)
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About this artwork
- Title: Self-Portrait
- Artist: Eugène Lawrence Vail
- Year: 1977
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: process focused" , american regionalism
- Keywords: 1977 oil painting , “vibrant brushstrokes” , self-portrait artwork
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Color intensity: Balanced