Self-Portrait
c. 1740
Francesco de Mura strikes a pose of absolute confidence in this 1740 self-portrait, draped in a luxurious red cloth that contrasts beautifully with his deep blue coat and gold embroidered vest. He holds a drawing instrument, casually resting his hand on a sketch of a classical figure, essentially telling the viewer, 'Yes, I am the master here.' The powdered wig and intense gaze capture the flair of the late Baroque period, showing an artist who knew exactly how to market his own talent.
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