Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait (The Gawking)
Jens Juel
A striking 18th-century self-portrait capturing a moment of wide-eyed wonder with dramatic lighting.
Self-portrait with Portfolio
Jens Juel
1773 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 18th-century self-portrait capturing a moment of quiet artistic reflection and scholarly focus.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Aged gold
About the piece
Created in 1773, this self-portrait by Danish artist Jens Juel shows the young painter in a moment of professional repose. Wearing a distinctive white tasseled cap and resting his hand upon a portfolio, the work exemplifies the refined technique and psychological depth of Enlightenment-era portraiture, characterized by luminous skin tones and a dark, atmospheric palette.
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