Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Jalmari Ruokokoski
This 1915 self-portrait by Jalmari Ruokokoski captures the artist with bold, expressive watercolor strokes and a moody, introspective gaze.
Self-Portrait
Kosti Meriläinen
1915 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A bold and expressive self-portrait by Finnish artist Kosti Meriläinen, featuring confident brushwork and a striking blue accent.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — anchors the wall with steady presence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best with enough surrounding space
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Warm beige, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1915, this self-portrait by Kosti Meriläinen exemplifies the expressive, modern style of early 20th-century Finnish art. The artist depicts himself in a wide-brimmed hat and a vivid blue tie, using energetic brushstrokes and a rich, layered palette of purples, creams, and deep blues to create a work of significant visual presence.
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