Self-portraitCharles Le BrunNone
Baroque
Charles Le Brun (1619 – 1690)
Discover Charles Le Brun (1619-1690), the influential French Baroque painter & art theorist! Explore his royal commissions, artistic legacy & impact on Versailles.
About this artwork
- Title: Self-portrait
- Artist: Charles Le Brun
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: portraiture's formal tradition, wealth & status symbolism
- Keywords: oil painting style, classical portrait, opulent details
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Topics: rich fabrics detail, 17th century france, formal attire art
Questions & Answers
Which palette and lead color define "Self-portrait"?
"Self-portrait" is defined by an earthy palette led by black (#14070a).
Is "Self-portrait" by Charles Le Brun a portrait, landscape or square composition?
The format of "Self-portrait" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.
What explains the copyright situation of "Self-portrait" by Charles Le Brun?
The copyright status of "Self-portrait" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1690.