Self-portrait by Francis Cadell. A self-portrait of artist Francis Cadell in a white smock holding a palette and pipe, characterized by bold, rapid brushwork.

Self-portrait

Francis Cadell

1914 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking early 20th-century self-portrait featuring the bold brushwork and luminous palette characteristic of the Scottish Colorists.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft sage, Warm beige, Olive green

About the piece

Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell was a leading figure of the Scottish Colorists, and this 1914 self-portrait captures his masterful technique. The artist depicts himself in a moment of creative contemplation, holding his palette and pipe, rendered with the confident, broad strokes and sophisticated light play that defined his modern yet classically rooted style.