Self-portrait
1901
Eugène Jansson, famously known as Stockholm's 'blue painter,' turns his signature color palette inward for this striking self-portrait. Dressed in a heavy black coat that seems to merge with the shadows, he stands solemnly before a large window framing a swirling, deep blue night—reminiscent of his famous moody cityscapes. The intense cobalt and indigo hues create a mood of quiet melancholy, suggesting the artist saw the world through a distinctly cold, nocturnal lens. Painted in 1901, the piece captures a moment of stillness amidst the turbulent, expressive brushstrokes of the background.
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- Oil painting
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- Canvas
Location: Nationalmuseum, Stockholm
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