Self-Portrait

This painting titled "Self-Portrait" by Vilhelm Lundstrøm presents a distinct and stylized portrayal of the artist himself. The style is somewhat minimalistic, with the artist opting for broad zones of muted colors and simplified forms that border on abstraction yet retain just enough detail to convey a human presence.The artist is depicted in formal attire, featuring a dark suit complemented by a deep teal jacket and a white collared shirt. The approach to his facial features is highly stylized; his face is divided into segments of color, portraying shades of beige, tan, and a touch of blue, which might suggest contours and shadows without detailed realism. The nose and ear are implied more by the boundaries of these color sections than by fine detail.Lundstrøm uses a rather limited color palette dominated by earth tones, which makes the work feel unified and subtly intense. The background and the subject blend at points, as there's a careful balance of the cool tones in both, which brings the viewer's focus more intensely on the subject's expression and pose.The composition is rather straightforward with the subject directly facing the viewer, creating a direct engagement.