Self-Portrait (1830-1832). Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (French, 1803-1860). Oil on canvas. The Hermita
Self-Portrait (1830-1832). Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (French, 1803-1860). Oil on canvas. The Hermitage, St. Petersburg.In Decamps work, the Oriental note - intended to stress the painter’s bohemian status - is not limited to exotic attributes. The decorative eastern gown sets the tone for the whole colour scheme of the painting, filling it - beyond the obvious link with the elementary subject - with a heady sensuousness. -- source link
#painter#selfportrait#alexandre-gabriel decamps#french