Old World Portraits
Self-portrait
Francisco Goya
A compelling 18th-century self-portrait of Francisco Goya at work, featuring a direct gaze and masterful chiaroscuro.
Self-Portrait
Francisco Lacoma Sans
1805 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An evocative 19th-century self-portrait featuring rich blue tones and a moody, contemplative atmosphere.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with a clear neutral contrast — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
In this 1805 self-portrait, Spanish painter Francisco Lacoma Sans captures himself in the act of creation, palette and brush in hand. The work is notable for its dramatic chiaroscuro and sophisticated use of deep blues and earth tones, reflecting the transition from Neoclassicism to Romanticism. The inclusion of a secondary figure in the background adds an intriguing layer of mystery to the composition.
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