Self-Portrait at the Age of 83 by William Powell Frith. A bust-length portrait of an elderly man with white side-whiskers and a balding head, wearing a dark suit against a dark, atmospheric background.

Self-Portrait at the Age of 83

William Powell Frith

1901 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This dignified self-portrait captures the artist in his later years with remarkable sensitivity and character.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1901, this self-portrait by William Powell Frith reveals a masterful command of light and texture. The artist depicts himself at age eighty-three with a direct, contemplative gaze, set against a dark, moody background that emphasizes the warm, luminous tones of his face and white whiskers.

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