Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Luigi Crespi
An elegant 18th-century self-portrait of an artist in his studio, characterized by dramatic lighting and rich textures.
Self-Portrait of Richard Waitt
Richard Waitt
1728 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A sophisticated 18th-century self-portrait capturing the artist at work with his tools and a completed canvas.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted around 1728, this self-portrait by Richard Waitt presents the artist in a moment of professional pride. Dressed in a rich jacket and a distinctive soft cap, Waitt gestures toward an easel-bound painting of a nude figure, showcasing his skill in both portraiture and narrative subjects. The dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and dark background emphasize the artist's focus and the tools of his trade, from the wooden palette to the mahlstick.
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