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Most Famous Self Portraits in Art History

22nd Aug, 2024

1. Vincent van Gogh, "Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear" (1889)

This self-portrait is one of the most iconic images of van Gogh, capturing his turbulent state after severing his own ear.

2. Leonardo da Vinci, "Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk" (circa 1512)

Believed to be a self-portrait, this drawing reflects da Vinci’s introspective nature in his later years.

3. Rembrandt van Rijn, "Self-Portrait with Two Circles" (1665–1669)

Rembrandt's mastery is on full display in this late self-portrait, often regarded as one of his finest works.

4. Frida Kahlo, "Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird" (1940)

Kahlo’s self-portraits are famous for their vivid symbolism and exploration of pain, identity, and resilience.

5. Albrecht Dürer, "Self-Portrait at the Age of Twenty-Eight" (1500)

This iconic self-portrait, with its Christ-like pose, showcases Dürer’s supreme confidence and skill.

6. Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, "Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat" (1782)

A prominent portraitist, Vigée Le Brun’s self-portraits often depicted her elegance and confidence as a female artist.

7. Gustave Courbet, "The Desperate Man" (1843–1845)

This intense self-portrait captures Courbet in a moment of existential dread, reflecting his Romantic spirit.

8. Egon Schiele, "Self-Portrait with Physalis" (1912)

Schiele’s raw and expressive style is evident in this self-portrait, revealing his introspective and often tormented character.

9. Artemisia Gentileschi, "Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting" (1638–1639)

Gentileschi’s self-portrait combines her identity as an artist with an allegorical representation of painting itself.

10. Andy Warhol, "Self-Portrait" (1986)

Warhol’s iconic self-portrait series, created just a year before his death, reflects his fascination with celebrity culture and identity.