Selbstporträt
In this 1800 oil-on-canvas, we find ourselves in an intimate encounter with Andrey Ivanov. The portrait is a bust-length study, capturing the man in a moment of profound introspection. He is positioned slightly off-center, his body turned toward the right, yet his gaze remains fixed directly upon us, creating an immediate, unmediated connection. There is a certain dignity in his posture, a quiet confidence that suggests a man deeply acquainted…


