Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Jalmari Ruokokoski
This 1915 self-portrait by Jalmari Ruokokoski captures the artist with bold, expressive watercolor strokes and a moody, introspective gaze.
Self-Portrait in an Ulster Coat
Jalmari Ruokokoski
1917 · Medium Not Listed
A striking expressionist self-portrait by Finnish artist Jalmari Ruokokoski, capturing a moment of quiet intensity in a bold, wintry palette.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Office · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Aged gold, Olive green
About the piece
Created in 1917, this self-portrait by Finnish expressionist Jalmari Ruokokoski demonstrates the artist's mastery of silhouette and mood. Dressed in a heavy 'Ulster' coat and a dark hat, the figure stands against a spectral urban backdrop, rendered with loose, emotive brushwork that emphasizes a sense of isolation and focus typical of early 20th-century Nordic expressionism.
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