Contains nudity
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Self-Portrait in the Studio
Josef Abel
This 1809 self-portrait by Josef Abel captures the artist in his studio, surrounded by the tools and inspirations of his craft.
The Painter in His Studio
Pietro Longhi
1741 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A charming 18th-century genre painting by Pietro Longhi depicting an artist at work on a portrait.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Created around 1741 by Venetian master Pietro Longhi, this oil painting captures the intimate atmosphere of an artist's studio. A painter is shown from behind as he meticulously works on a portrait of a lady dressed in an elegant, golden silk gown, while a masked figure observes the session from the shadows.
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