Self-portrait

Self-portrait by Angelica Kauffman
Artist
Angelica Kauffman
Date
1785
Style
Rococo
Genre
Self-portrait
Location
Hermitage Museum
Angelica Kauffman's Self-portrait showcases her mastery as a talented portraitist and artist of the Rococo style. Created using Oil on Canvas, the painting reflects her keen self-awareness and artistic confidence. Kauffmann, a Swiss-born artist who achieved success in London and Rome, was one of the few women to co-found the Royal Academy of Art in 1768. Her Self-portrait captures her poised demeanor, emphasizing her skill not just as a history painter but also as a distinguished portraitist and decorator.

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