Self-portrait by Bernhard Österman. A man with a mustache in a dark suit holds a painter's palette and brush against a neutral grey background.

Self-portrait

Bernhard Österman

1918 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 1918 self-portrait of artist Bernhard Österman holding his palette.

$243

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From $129

3 frame sizes

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

This 1918 self-portrait by Swedish artist Bernhard Österman captures the painter in a moment of professional reflection. Rendered in a sophisticated palette of charcoal and warm ochre, the work showcases the artist's technical mastery through confident brushwork and subtle lighting that emphasizes the tools of his craft.