Untitled (Self-Portrait)

Arshile Gorky’s Untitled (Self-Portrait) (c.1928–1929) exemplifies his early experimentation with paper as a medium, employing graphite and pastel to create a nuanced portrait. Gorky, a pivotal figure in Surrealism, combines elements of Post-impressionism with his distinctive style, fostering a deeply personal and expressive genre. The title underscores the work’s introspective focus, revealing Gorky’s exploration of identity through layered textures and subtle tonal shifts, all conveyed with a confident hand on delicate paper surfaces.