Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
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Self-Portrait
Artur Timóteo da Costa
1908 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified and moody self-portrait of artist Artur Timóteo da Costa holding the tools of his trade.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
In this 1908 self-portrait, Brazilian artist Artur Timóteo da Costa presents himself with the tools of his craft—a palette and a fistful of brushes. The work is characterized by its warm, earthy palette and a masterful use of chiaroscuro, reflecting the influence of academic realism while maintaining an intimate, contemplative atmosphere.
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