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Self-portrait (Stuck)

In this elegant “Self-portrait”, Franz von Stuck depicts himself at the height of his career. The painter displays a solemn assurance: his dark, piercing gaze, turned directly towards the viewer, betrays the intensity of his creative spirit. He sports a proud black mustache, characteristic of the fashion of his time, and a face with well-defined features lit by a soft but resolute light. His dark clothing blends into the murky background, leaving only the immaculate whiteness of his collar to stand out, adding a touch of high-society classicism to the whole. This intimate canvas reveals the psychological face of one of the undisputed masters of the Munich Secession and the symbolist movement.