Self-Portrait in a Hat by Damazy Kotowski. A close-up oil portrait of a man with a mustache, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and smoking a pipe.

Self-Portrait in a Hat

Damazy Kotowski

1901 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An atmospheric turn-of-the-century self-portrait capturing a moment of quiet character.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1901, this self-portrait by Polish artist Damazy Kotowski showcases a masterly use of chiaroscuro. The artist depicts himself in a wide-brimmed hat with a pipe, his steady gaze emerging from deep shadows, rendered with rich, textured brushwork.