Self-portrait with violin

"Self-portrait with violin" by Antonietta Raphaël exemplifies her distinctive approach to Self-portraiture, blending her Jewish heritage and Lithuanian origins with a visceral Expressionism style. Renowned for her anti-academic conviction, Raphaël’s work often emphasizes raw emotionality and tactile vibrancy, as seen in her sculptures like Miriam dormiente and Nemesis. This self-portrait captures her intense artistic spirit, portraying her with a tender yet vibrant carnality, symbolized by the violin, which may reflect her devotion to raw emotion and personal expression. As a founder of the Scuola Romana, she remains a significant figure in 20th-century Italian art.