Self-Portrait

Arshile Gorky's Self-Portrait (c.1937) exemplifies his introspective approach, blending Post-impressionism influences with a raw, expressive style. Created using canvas and oil paints, the work reveals Gorky's feelings of vulnerability and self-examination. The composition features distorted, abstracted facial features that evoke a sense of emotional depth, characteristic of his exploration of identity. As a portrait, it underscores his desire to portray not only his appearance but his inner psychological state, a hallmark of modernist self-representation.