Self-Portrait (Autoportrait) by Sarah Bernhardt. An expressive oil painting of a woman in theatrical costume featuring a large white hat and a voluminous ruffled collar.

Self-Portrait (Autoportrait)

Sarah Bernhardt

1910 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A captivating and dramatic 1910 self-portrait by the legendary actress and artist Sarah Bernhardt.

$129

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with quiet neutral notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Soft white, Charcoal black

About the piece

This expressive 1910 self-portrait by the iconic French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt captures her in an elaborate theatrical costume. The work is characterized by bold, gestural brushstrokes and a luminous palette, reflecting the artist's multifaceted creative spirit and commanding presence during the Belle Époque.