Self-Portrait

published 1762

Alessandro Longhi

Associated Names
Alessandro Longhi

Artist, Venetian, 1733 - 1813

The image depicts an engraved portrait of Alexander Longhi. He is shown facing forward with his head slightly turned. Longhi has distinctive facial features, including prominent eyebrows, a straight nose, and full lips. His hair is styled or covered with a cloth, possibly a turban. He is wearing a cloak or coat draped over his shoulders. The portrait is set within an ornate baroque-style frame featuring intricate scrollwork, decorative motifs, and figures of women. Below the portrait, artist tools like a paint palette and brushes are incorporated into the framing. The inscription "Alexander Longhi Pictor" is at the bottom of the image. The background includes detailed engravings with decorative patterns and motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 38.3 x 28.5 cm (15 1/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 43 x 32.3 cm (16 15/16 x 12 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.54.3


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

n.d.

  • Colnaghi, London: 6/25-7/13/85, 49.

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Alexander Longhi Pictor / XXIV / pinx. et sc.

Wikidata ID

Q74069550

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