1929

Self Portrait (Ithell Colquhoun, 1929)

Self Portrait comes from the hand of Ithell Colquhoun (1906–1988). It dates from 1929. It measures 77 × 51 cm.

1929
77 × 51 cm

Self Portrait by Ithell Colquhoun, 1929.

Self Portrait at a glance

Title: Self Portrait
Artist: Ithell Colquhoun (1906–1988)
Artist born in: Shillong, India
Date: 1929
Dimensions: 77 × 51 cm

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Ithell Colquhoun, Self Portrait (1929).

Questions about Self Portrait

Is "Self Portrait" available as a fine art print?

"Self Portrait" is available as a fine art print on cotton canvas or archival canvas paper. Orders are placed on its Fine Art Print page, in the size of your choice.

Where can I download "Self Portrait" by Ithell Colquhoun?

A download is available for "Self Portrait": the artwork's Download page offers a high-resolution digital image download.

How much light do the colors of "Self Portrait" appear to reflect?

The colors of "Self Portrait" show a soft shadow luminance.

Which palette and lead color define "Self Portrait"?

"Self Portrait" by Ithell Colquhoun uses an earthy palette, with rosy brown (#c3b187) as the dominant color.

Is "Self Portrait" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "Self Portrait" is still protected by copyright.

How is the palette of "Self Portrait" by Ithell Colquhoun described?

The colors of "Self Portrait" form an earthy palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

What is the dominant color of "Self Portrait" by Ithell Colquhoun?

The dominant color of "Self Portrait" by Ithell Colquhoun is rosy brown (#c3b187).

What color saturation does "Self Portrait" by Ithell Colquhoun have?

The palette of "Self Portrait" is balanced soft in saturation.

What is the format of "Self Portrait"?

"Self Portrait" by Ithell Colquhoun has a portrait format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Ithell Colquhoun, the painter

1906–1988, India

Ithell Colquhoun

A Life Between Worlds: The Enigmatic Ithell Colquhoun Born in the distant landscapes of Shillong, Assam, British India, in 1906, Margaret Ithell Colquhoun embarked on a life that would defy easy categorization. Her early years were marked by a profound sense of displacement—a common experience for children of the Raj sent back to England for education. This initial severance from her birthplace instilled within her a lifelong fascination with liminal spaces, both geographical and psychological, which would deeply inform her artistic vision. Educated at Cheltenham Ladies’ College, she demonstrated an early inclination towards esoteric studies, particularly the Kabbalah and occultism—interests that blossomed alongside her burgeoning talent for art.

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