Self-Portrait (1893)

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Jean François Raffaëlli, renowned for his realist portrayals of Parisian life, gives us a more personal glimpse into his world with the "Self-Portrait" (1893). This depiction offers more than a mere visual autobiography; it is an intimate encounter with the artist himself. Raffaëlli, with his gaze directed slightly off-canvas, appears engrossed in thought, perhaps pondering over his next creation or reflecting on a past work. The ink lines, swift and expressive, capture not just his physical appearance but also a moment of vulnerability and contemplation.Raffaëlli's choice of warm earth tones and the detailed rendering of his beard and the folds of his shirt highlight his mastery of etching. The background, sketchy and tumultuous, contrasts with the solid, thoughtful presence of the artist, suggesting the ever-present chaos of creative processes versus the grounded nature of the artist.This self-portrait does not simply reflect Raffaëlli's appearance, but rather delves deeper into his psyche, making it a compelling study of an artist at a moment of introspection.

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Jean-François Raffaëlli was a French realist painter, sculptor, and printmaker who exhibited with the Impressionists. He was also active as an actor and writer.

Born in Paris, he was of Tuscan descent through his paternal grandparents. He showed an interest in music and theatre before becoming a painter in 1870. One of his landscape paintings was accepted for exhibition at the Salon in that same year.