Old World Portraits
Self-portrait by Lamplight
Kristian Zahrtmann
A striking, color-drenched self-portrait by Danish artist Kristian Zahrtmann, captured under dramatic lamplight.
Self-Portrait
Kristian Zahrtmann
1915 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A characterful and vibrant self-portrait featuring bold brushwork and striking color.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1915, this self-portrait by Kristian Zahrtmann is a testament to his bold use of color and expressive brushwork. The subject’s dignified gaze and the rich purple-toned backdrop make for a compelling and sophisticated piece that captures the vitality of early 20th-century European art.
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