Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Jean-Jacques Henner
A masterful late 19th-century self-portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a contemplative, dignified presence.
Self-Portrait
Jozef Israëls
1905 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A soulful and atmospheric self-portrait defined by deep shadows and masterful impasto highlights.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
4 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1905, this self-portrait by Jozef Israëls exemplifies the expressive, tonal style of the Hague School. The artist presents himself in a moment of quiet contemplation, using confident brushwork to capture the play of light across his features against a rich, dark background.
More like this
