The image is a head-and-shoulders portrait of a person, positioned facing the viewer. The person's features are depicted in a stylized, somewhat abstract manner, with a focus on the eyes, nose, and mouth. The details are subdued, giving the face a contemplative appearance with slightly downturned lips and a furrowed brow. The hair is dark and appears to be medium length. The person seems to be wearing a simple garment, though details of clothing are not evident due to the indistinct shading. There are no visible accessories or objects being held. The background is a textured, dark wash with…
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Self-Portrait

Jerome Myers (American, 1867 - 1940)

1906

Medium
charcoal heightened with white on light brown laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 42 x 31.8 cm (16 9/16 x 12 1/2 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
John Davis Hatch Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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