Self-Portrait

c. 1930

Alexander Zerdin Kruse

Associated Names
Alexander Zerdin Kruse

Artist, American, 1890 - 1972

The image is a portrait of a man from the shoulders up in a three-quarter view. He is looking slightly to the right of the viewer and wearing a wide-brimmed hat that casts shadows on his face. The man has strong facial features with prominent cheekbones, a defined jawline, and a subtle smile. His eyes are wide open and looking at the viewer, with raised eyebrows. He has hair that is partially covered by the hat. The man is dressed in a striped suit and collared shirt, giving a formal look. The background is textured and dark, emphasizing the figure in the portrait.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Jonathan Greenberg, Inc., New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, June 1993; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Within the print: lower right, A. Kruse; in pencil: lower left, Ed. 50; lower center, Self Portrait; lower right, Alexander Z. Kruse

Wikidata ID

Q76457254

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