Self portrait by Raphael Soyer

Self portrait: the essentials

Title: Self portrait
Artist: Raphael Soyer (1899–1987)
Artist born in: Borisoglebsk, Russia
Subject: portraits

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Raphael Soyer, Self portrait.

Questions about Self portrait

How light is "Self portrait" overall?

Overall, "Self portrait" is recorded as shadow. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

Who created "Self portrait"?

"Self portrait" is attributed to Raphael Soyer.

How is the color composition of "Self portrait" by Raphael Soyer built?

The color analysis of "Self portrait" by Raphael Soyer records a serene contrast and a discordant palette harmony.

What orientation does "Self portrait" by Raphael Soyer have?

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Where can I download "Self portrait" by Raphael Soyer?

"Self portrait" by Raphael Soyer can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page, as a high-resolution digital image download.

Does "Self portrait" have an augmented reality preview?

The AR Preview page of "Self portrait" by Raphael Soyer uses augmented reality to show the artwork in your own space, on a compatible device.

How do the colors of "Self portrait" relate to each other?

The color harmony of "Self portrait" is recorded as discordant palette.

Is there a factsheet about "Self portrait" by Raphael Soyer for students?

The guide to "Self portrait" is the artwork's Guide page - a printable factsheet showing the artwork with its caption, credit line and identity table (artist, dates, medium, original size, collection).

Can I see an X-ray view of "Self portrait" by Raphael Soyer?

The X-Ray view of "Self portrait" by Raphael Soyer is on the artwork's X-Ray page: an interactive examination of the image through eleven optical layers.

About the artist, Raphael Soyer

1899–1987, Russia

Raphael Soyer

The Soul of the City: The Life and Legacy of Raphael Soyer In the bustling, often indifferent landscape of twentieth-century New York, few artists captured the quiet, melancholic pulse of urban humanity as tenderly as Raphael Soyer. Born in 1899 in Borisoglebsk, Russia, Soyer’s journey was one defined by migration, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to the representational truth. Alongside his identical twin brother, Moses, Raphael was raised in a household where intellect and artistry were paramount. His father, Abraham, a Hebrew scholar and teacher, fostered an environment of deep academic pursuit that would later provide the intellectual scaffolding for Raphael’s social commentary.

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