Famous Self-Portraits

Leonardo DaVinci

1505What can you conclude about DaVinci from his self-portrait?

Rembrandt1629

What do you notice about Rembrandt’s use of light and dark in this self-portrait?

Judith Leyster

1630

What can we infer about Leyster based on her self-portait?

Vincent Van Gogh

He painted over 30 self-portraits between the years 1886 and 1889. His collection of self-portraits made him one of the most popular self-portraitists of all time.

What is Van Gogh trying to capture in this self-portrait?

Paul Cezann

e1875

What does Cezanne’s facial expression and background say about him?

Pablo Picasso

1907Which self-portrait do you prefer?Why?

Frida Kahlo1907-1954

What is your impression of Frida Kahlo?

ZinaidaSerebria

kova1884-1967

What do the details in this self-portrait say about Serebriakova?

NormanRockwell

1960

What are some details you notice in this triple self-portrait?

Now it’s your turn!