Self Portrait (Nude in a full figure)

Self Portrait (Nude in a full figure) by Richard Gerstl
Artist
Richard Gerstl
Date
1908
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Nude painting (nu)
"Self Portrait (Nude in a full figure)" is a compelling nude painting (nu) that exemplifies early 20th-century Expressionism with its bold brushwork and emotional intensity. Created using Oil on Canvas, the artist's self-exploration is vividly conveyed through raw and dynamic imagery. The portrait’s unapologetic presentation of the full figure emphasizes vulnerability and strength, reflecting the modernist fascination with individual identity. Exhibited during the "Facing the Modern: The Portrait in Vienna 1900" at the National Gallery, London, this work captures the spirit of artistic experimentation and the shifting boundaries of portraiture during that period.

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