Old World Portraits
Self-portrait
Armando Basto
An evocative 1917 self-portrait by Armando Basto, rendered with bold, expressive brushwork and dramatic light.
Self-Portrait
Morris Kantor
1918 · Oil Paint, Linen
A striking modernist self-portrait characterized by bold brushwork and a dramatic, expressive palette.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — holds its place without needing much around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Created in 1918, this self-portrait by Morris Kantor showcases the bold experimentation of early 20th-century American modernism. The composition utilizes elongated forms and a dramatic, moody palette to create a striking expressive presence that reflects the era's avant-garde spirit.
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