Self Portrait with Arrow in Bleeding Heart (1902)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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This unique and poignant artwork is titled "Self Portrait with Arrow in Bleeding Heart," painted by Swedish artist Ivar Arosenius in 1902. The painting presents a dramatic and somewhat unsettling visual narrative, wherein Arosenius has depicted himself with an arrow piercing his heart. This visual metaphor might evoke themes of pain, suffering, or personal struggle.The artist's expression is intense and pained, as he clutches the arrow embedded in his heart, the source of the blood that flows freely down his body. This vivid red blood forms an almost river-like cascade at his feet, underscoring the gravity and perhaps the emotional depth of his suffering.Additionally, surrounding the figure of Arosenius is a radiating pattern that suggests emanation or perhaps the shattering impact of his emotional or physical state. The choice of a rustic paper background adds a raw, textural element to the work, further emphasizing the theme of vulnerability and openness.