Self-Portrait
Carl Blechen’s ‘Self-Portrait,’ created in 1823 exemplifies Romanticism’s fascination with industrial landscapes. This poignant depiction captures a contemplative gaze amidst formal attire—a testament to Blechen's pioneering exploration of artistic expression within the burgeoning era of industrialization. See the full artwork page
- Public domain
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Carl Blechen, Self-Portrait (1823), Nationalgalerie. Public domain.
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Blechen, Carl. Self-Portrait. 1823, Nationalgalerie. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/carl-blechen-self-portrait-8Y3TP7-en/
Blechen, Carl (1823). Self-Portrait [Painting]. Nationalgalerie. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/carl-blechen-self-portrait-8Y3TP7-en/
Carl Blechen. Self-Portrait. 1823. Nationalgalerie. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/carl-blechen-self-portrait-8Y3TP7-en/
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- Main colour
- Espresso
- Palette
- Earthy
- Hue
- Amber to Saffron
- Harmony
- Strong Color Unity
- Contrast
- Gentle
- Intensity
- Monochromatic
- Saturation
- Muted
- Brightness
- deep_shadow
- Luminance
- Dark
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- Uniform
Artwork metadata
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- Title
- Self-Portrait
- Artist
- Carl Blechen
- Year
- 1823
- Medium
- Acrylic
- Collection
- Nationalgalerie
- Source image
- 1504 × 1900 px
- Permanent link
- /en/art/carl-blechen-self-portrait-8Y3TP7-en/
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