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Self-Portrait, Yawning
Joseph Ducreux
1783 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 1783 self-portrait by Joseph Ducreux captures a candid, humorous moment of human exhaustion with masterful theatricality.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — holds its place without needing much around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Joseph Ducreux breaks the formal conventions of 18th-century portraiture in this spirited 1783 self-portrait. Dressed in a vibrant red coat and casual nightcap, the artist depicts himself mid-stretch and yawning, showcasing his deep interest in physiognomy and the study of extreme human expression. This iconic work from the J. Paul Getty Museum collection remains a celebrated example of character study and artist personality.
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