A) “Self Portrait with Camouflage 1986” By: Andy Warhol. I’m not quite sure how Warhol is trying to represent himself here or if he even knew, but the camouflage could represent a number of things: he’s trying to ‘blend in’ with his work, he is his work, he is a introvert and doesn’t want to stand out or be noticed, he maybe feels like he gets too much attention and wishes he didn’t, I could go on and on here. However, Warhol’s signature wig that he wore in this picture suggests a more extroverted feel; he’s looking for more attention, or trying to be more unique than past artists. Whatever the meaning of this self-portrait, this piece definitely stands out!
B) “Self Portrait 1658” By: Rembrandt. This style of painting was widely recognized in the time period that it was created. Very romantic rich color tones, lush fabrics, and serious undertoned moods made these works the incredible style that they are. Portraits like these simply blow me away! So life-like and accurate!? I have no idea how people like Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci created such masterpieces of their time!
C) “Self Portrait” (1980) By: Albert Hirschfeld. This is a great self-portrait… he’s taking ink straight out of his head and putting it on paper- how clever! ☺ This picture perfectly represents Hirschfield’s artistic style as a caricaturist, while also showing his admirers and audience where his ideas seem to come from. I think the reason why this picture is so appealing to me, is because of its simplicity, yet it looks just like Mr. Hirschfeld. Pen and ink were the only two mediums used in creating this portrait, so it could also be the black and white coloration that grabs my attention as well. Usually self-portraits scream out with color (which isn’t a bad thing either).
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