Self-portrait

Francisco Goya’s Self-portrait from c.1790–1795 depicts the artist at an easel, emphasizing his skill and confidence as a painter. Created during the early part of his career, this Romanticism-influenced work captures Goya’s intense focus and introspective demeanor. The cabinet-format composition highlights his self-awareness and the emerging emotional depth characteristic of his style. As a key example of his early portraiture, the artwork reveals Goya’s self-perception and artistic identity during a formative period, blending realism with subtle expressive qualities that foreshadow his later, more revolutionary works.