Self-Portrait
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Self-Portrait

TitleSelf-Portrait
ArtistAndre-Jacques-Victor Orsel
Dateca. 1815–20 19th century
MediumBlack chalk with touches of white chalk on beige (formerly blue) laid paper
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of William S. Lieberman, 2005
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Self-Portrait” is a work by Andre-Jacques-Victor Orsel, dated ca. 1815–20. It is executed in black chalk with touches of white chalk on beige (formerly blue) laid paper and classified as drawings. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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