Self-portrait

Self-portrait by Angelica Kauffman
Artist
Angelica Kauffman
Date
1781
Style
Neoclassicism
Genre
Self-portrait
Location
Hermitage Museum
Angelica Kauffman's Self-portrait showcases her mastery as both a portraitist and history painter within the Neoclassicism movement. Executed in Oil on Canvas, the artwork captures her confident presence and skillful rendering of textures and light. As one of the few female founders of the Royal Academy of Art in London, Kauffmann's Self-portrait reflects her innovative spirit and artistic achievement. The piece exemplifies her ability to blend portraiture and self-representation, emphasizing her importance in 18th-century European art.

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