1885
Self-portrait (Alexandre Cabanel, 1885)
Alexandre Cabanel (1823–1889) made Self-portrait. It dates from 1885. It is kept at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp in Antwerp, Belgium. It measures 123.5 × 94 cm.
- 1885
- 123.5 × 94 cm
- Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
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StatsSelf-portrait: the essentials
- Title
- Self-portrait
- Artist
- Alexandre Cabanel (1823–1889)
- Artist born in
- Montpellier, France
- Date
- 1885
- Dimensions
- 123.5 × 94 cm
- Where to see it
- Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
Which museum holds Self-portrait?
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium
The History of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp The origins of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp reach back to the late 14th century, rooted in the holdings of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke. This guild, which included painters, sculptors, and goldsmiths, remained active until 1773. The collection was eventually inherited by the academy, forming the nucleus of what would become a public institution.
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Alexandre Cabanel, Self-portrait (1885), Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. Public domain.
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Where can I find a guide to "Self-portrait"?
The Guide page of "Self-portrait" by Alexandre Cabanel offers a printable two-sheet factsheet: the artwork with its identity table, a decade band placing it in the artist's lifetime, other works by the artist, the measured color palette, and ready-to-copy citations in four styles.
Is "Self-portrait" by Alexandre Cabanel in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "Self-portrait" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1889.
What saturation and intensity does "Self-portrait" by Alexandre Cabanel show?
The color of "Self-portrait" is muted in saturation and monochromatic in intensity.
What was Alexandre Cabanel's age when "Self-portrait" was created?
Alexandre Cabanel was 62 years old when creating "Self-portrait" in 1885. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1823.
How intense are the colors in "Self-portrait" by Alexandre Cabanel?
"Self-portrait" by Alexandre Cabanel shows a monochromatic color intensity.
Who is the artist behind "Self-portrait"?
"Self-portrait" was created by Alexandre Cabanel. The information on this page describes Alexandre Cabanel's original work.
How is the palette of "Self-portrait" by Alexandre Cabanel described?
The colors of "Self-portrait" form an earthy palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.
Which inventory number does the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp use for "Self-portrait"?
the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp lists "Self-portrait" as inventory number 1506.
How does "Self-portrait" balance light and dark?
"Self-portrait" is deep_shadow overall, and its luminance is dark.
About the artist, Alexandre Cabanel
1823–1889, France
Alexandre Cabanel
Early Life, Family and Artistic Training Alexandre Cabanel was born on September 28, 1823, in Montpellier, France. He grew up in a modest household as the son of a carpenter. While his family's daily life was rooted in manual labor and craftsmanship, the young boy possessed a natural inclination toward drawing. By the age of ten, his talent was clear enough that he began formal instruction at the local art school in Montpellier.
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Paradise Lost (also known as The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Paradise)1867
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