The artwork titled “Self-Portrait” was created by Diego Rivera in 1907, utilizing oil on canvas as the medium. This piece is a part of the Social Realism movement and falls under the genre of self-portrait. It is housed in the Dolores Olmedo Collection in Mexico City, Mexico.
The artwork depicts a somber, reflective man, presumably the artist himself, seated at a table. He wears a dark outfit and a broad-brimmed hat, adding to the contemplative mood of the scene. In one hand, he holds a smoking pipe, while the other rests on the table beside a partially filled liquor bottle and a glass of an amber liquid. The use of shadow and muted tones suggests a sense of introspection and the reserved demeanor of the figure. The careful attention to detail and the texture created through oil paints enhance the depth and realism of the scene, consistent with the principles of Social Realism.
