Portrait Paintings

Dora Maar au Chat ( Dora Maar with Cat)- Picasso

This potrait of Picasso's mistress with a small cat perched on her shoulder is a specimen his cubist style.His attempt was to represent his mistress in the way he percieved her. Contrasting colors are used to achieve outstanding special effects. No wonder that today its one of the worlds most expensive paintings.

Famous Self Portraits

When the artist creates a portrait of him- or herself, it is called a self-portrait . Most famous artists have indulged in self portraiture.there is probably a need in ever creative human being to depict oneself in a way which is unique. Self portraiture is a great way of understanding thay way an artist percieved himself/herself. Some interesting self Potraits are discussed below.

Vincent Van Gogh's Self Portrait

In his Self portrait Van Gogh depicts himself as a totured, pained man. His eyes seem haunted and face weathered. Indeed, Van Gogh in his self portrait makes no attempt to project himself in a flattering light. He uses long harsh strokes and therefore the face gains some kind of angularity. However the painting is hauntingly peaceful. The man may be pained, but you realise, that the person staring back at you knows what he is capable of and in some way is at pecae with himself.

Other important self portraits are

•  Cezanne's Self Portrait

•  Da Vincis Self Portrait

• Joshua Reynolds Self Portrait