Self-Portrait (August Wolf, 1867)

Self-Portrait comes from the hand of August Wolf (1842–1915). It dates from 1867. It is kept at Bavarian State Painting Collections in Munich, Germany. It measures 59.7 × 51.3 cm.

1867
59.7 × 51.3 cm
Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich

Self-Portrait by August Wolf, 1867, Bavarian State Painting Collections. Public domain.

Self-Portrait at a glance

Title: Self-Portrait
Artist: August Wolf (1842–1915)
Artist born in: Weinheim, Germany
Date: 1867
Dimensions: 59.7 × 51.3 cm
Where to see it: Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich, Germany

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Where is Self-Portrait on view?

Bavarian State Painting Collections

Munich, Germany

A Legacy of the Bavarian State Painting Collections The Bavarian State Painting Collections, located in Munich, Germany, began its institutional history in 1799 as the Centralgemäldegaleriedirektion. This foundation established a framework for the preservation of European art that continues to define the city's cultural landscape. The collection's origins reach back to the 16th century, with significant holdings dating to the period of William IV (1508-1550).

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What you may wonder about Self-Portrait

Which museum holds the original "Self-Portrait"?

You can see the original "Self-Portrait" at the Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich, Germany.

When was "Self-Portrait" made?

"Self-Portrait" by August Wolf was created in 1867.

What are the dimensions of the original "Self-Portrait" by August Wolf?

The recorded dimensions of "Self-Portrait" by August Wolf are 59.7 x 51.3cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Is "Self-Portrait" by August Wolf in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "Self-Portrait" by August Wolf: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who created "Self-Portrait"?

"Self-Portrait" was created by August Wolf. The information on this page describes August Wolf's original work.

What was August Wolf's age when "Self-Portrait" was created?

August Wolf was 25 years old when creating "Self-Portrait" in 1867. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1842.

Why is the copyright status of "Self-Portrait" what it is?

"Self-Portrait" by August Wolf is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1915.

Is "Self-Portrait" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The birth country of August Wolf is Germany, and the museum holding the original of "Self-Portrait" is in Germany.

August Wolf, the painter

1842–1915, Germany

August Wolf

The Precision of the Copyist August Wolf was a painter defined by the technical rigor required to replicate the past. Born in Weinheim, Germany, his career was not built on the pursuit of a new style, but on the disciplined imitation of established ones. He began his professional life with a foundation in goldsmithing, a trade that demands a level of precision and attention to detail that would later define his approach to the canvas. After training in Nuremberg and Karlsruhe, he moved to Munich in 1869, a move that placed him in the center of a significant European art market.

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