Contains nudity
Dark Academia
Self-Portrait in the Studio
Josef Abel
This 1809 self-portrait by Josef Abel captures the artist in his studio, surrounded by the tools and inspirations of his craft.
Self-Portrait
Johannes Daniël Susan
1839 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An evocative 1839 self-portrait of the artist Johannes Daniël Susan at work in his studio.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1839 self-portrait by Johannes Daniël Susan captures the artist in his studio, holding the tools of his trade. Behind him, a canvas on an easel depicts another sitter, while a rich red curtain adds a dramatic backdrop to this dignified 19th-century creative scene.
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