Elaine de Kooning

Elaine de Kooning, Self-Portrait, 1946

CONTEXT CLUES:

Clad in trousers, a turtleneck, and a smock, the artist appears to be seated in her studio, working in a sketchbook. In this painting, as well as in her other self-portraits, Kooning is looking at the viewer directly. What do you think Kooning was trying to say with her pose? Is she upset about being interrupted at work, or is she inviting you in to visit her studio?

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Self Portrait Gallery

Look through the gallery and choose 3 self-portraits that you personally find interesting. Click on the photos for more information about them.

Pablo Picasso

LEFT PHOTO: Pablo Picasso, Self Portrait , 1896 (age 15) RIGHT PHOTO: Pablo Picasso, Self Portrait Facing Death, 1972 (age 90) CONTEXT CLUES: Picasso was taught to draw from a very young age and was allowed to start taking classes at an art college at the age of only 13. However, at age 16 he dropped out of art school to pursue his own ideas about art. His paintings became increasingly unique and abstract. Self Portrait Facing Death was painted less than a year before Picasso died. He drew himself with huge, wide eyes facing forward and a blue-green skin color. How do you think he was feeling when he made this artwork? More self-portraits by Picasso, in the order they were made:

Egon Shiele

Egon Schiele, Self Portrait with Striped Shirt , 1910 CONTEXT CLUES: At first glance, this appears to be a normal and relatively realistic self-portrait. But look again - Egon drew himself with wide eyes, a huge forehead, and tall hair. The skin colors are also somewhat splotchy and unblended. Egon was known for extremely expressive paintings where the anatomy and poses are exaggerated and dramatic. More self-portraits by Egon Schiele:

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