Self-Portrait in a Black Eyepatch by Rik Wouters. An expressionist self-portrait of a man with a black eyepatch, wearing a light blue garment against a vibrant red and dark background.

Self-Portrait in a Black Eyepatch

Rik Wouters

1915 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A bold and emotive expressionist self-portrait by Rik Wouters featuring striking color contrasts.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1915, this self-portrait by Belgian artist Rik Wouters captures the artist wearing a black eyepatch. The work is characterized by its bold, energetic brushwork and a vibrant palette of light blue and deep red, exemplifying the artist's modern, expressive style during a poignant period in his life.