Old World Portraits
Self Portrait
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A dignified 19th-century self-portrait capturing the artist with refined composure and deep tonal richness.
Self-Portrait
Berndt Godenhjelm
1869 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century self-portrait featuring a gentleman with silver hair and a thoughtful gaze.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
This 1869 self-portrait by Finnish artist Berndt Godenhjelm captures a moment of quiet dignity. Painted in oil on canvas, the work utilizes a dark, atmospheric background to emphasize the sitter's features and formal attire, exemplifying the refined portraiture of the mid-to-late 19th century.
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