Old World Portraits
Head of a Man
Shigeru Aoki
A striking and atmospheric 1903 portrait by Japanese artist Shigeru Aoki, featuring bold brushwork and a dramatic play of light.
Self-Portrait
Shigeru Aoki
1903 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A hauntingly expressive self-portrait by Shigeru Aoki, featuring bold brushwork and a moody, earth-toned palette.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1903, this self-portrait by Japanese artist Shigeru Aoki exemplifies the expressive intensity of early Yōga (Western-style) painting. The work is characterized by deep, shadowy tones and vibrant red highlights that give the figure a luminous, atmospheric presence against the dark, abstract background.
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