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StatsSelf-Portrait
A Glimpse into the Soul
In 1909, a young Max Ernst turned the gaze inward. This Self-Portrait is a study of the face as a landscape of early psychological inquiry. The oil on canvas captures a melancholy mood, where the brushstroke texture reveals a contemplative figure. It is a moment of quiet introspection, caught before the disruptions of the coming decades. The warm color palette settles over the features, grounding the subject in a soft, emotive light. A sense of solitude resides in the eyes.
The Weight of Expression
The work belongs to the early currents of Expressionism, Dadaism, and Surrealism. It captures a transition in the history of modern art. The subject is not a mere likeness but an exploration of the internal self. Through the medium of oil, the artist uses a heavy, tactile application to define the contours of his own identity. The composition focuses on the tension between the physical presence of the man and the invisible weight of his thoughts. A single, steady gaze meets the viewer.
Questions & Answers
Which artist and which style stand behind "Self-Portrait"?
"Self-Portrait" was created by Max Kaus in the Surrealism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.
Where does "Self-Portrait" stand among Max Kaus's recurring subjects?
Among Max Kaus's recorded themes - picasso, van gogh, gauguin, dada and surrealism, psychological introspection, early expressionist exploration - "Self-Portrait" brings its own focus on women, grass, field, notebook, headscarves, meadow.
Is "Self-Portrait" by Max Kaus a painting, a drawing or a print?
"Self-Portrait" by Max Kaus is classified as wall art. The category describes the kind of artwork the original is.
Max Kaus (1891 – 1977)
A German expressionist painter known for his landscapes and portraits. Discover the evocative works of Max Kaus today.
About this artwork
- Title: Self-Portrait
- Artist: Max Kaus
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Surrealism
- Medium: Oil On Canvas
- Corpus context: dada and surrealism , van gogh
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: expressionism , melancholy mood , dadaism
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Brushstroke texture
- Artistic style: Expressionist
- Subject or theme: Self-portrait, melancholy mood
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Artist: Max Ernst