Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait of Marcellus Laroon the Younger
Marcellus Laroon
An elegant 18th-century self-portrait of an artist, characterized by a sophisticated play of light and shadow.
Self-Portrait
William Hogarth
1735 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified self-portrait of the celebrated English painter William Hogarth, depicted with the tools of his trade.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a contained focal point
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Warm beige
About the piece
This 1735 self-portrait by William Hogarth presents the artist with a dignified expression, wearing a characteristic powdered wig and holding a painter’s palette. A foundational figure in British art, Hogarth’s masterful technique is evident in the luminous treatment of the skin and the confident rendering of the highlights on his palette and brushes.
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