Self-portrait

Art Historical Context

Jacob Hart Lazarus's *Self-Portrait* (1870–80) captures the artist in a moment of introspective gaze, rendered in rich oil on canvas—a medium favored by 19th-century American painters for its luminous depth and versatility. Measuring 27 1/8 x 22 inches, this intimate work exemplifies the self-portrait tradition, where artists like Lazarus showcased not only their likeness but also their technical prowess in handling light, texture, and expression. Created during the post-Civil War era in the United States, the painting reflects a burgeoning American art scene, housed today in The American Win...