{"product_id":"self-portrait-with-a-brush-oskar-kokoschka","title":"Self-Portrait with a Brush - Oskar Kokoschka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw, introspective 1917 self-portrait by Austrian Expressionist Oskar Kokoschka, capturing the artist with a brush in a moody, textured style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOskar Kokoschka painted this self-portrait in 1917, a period marked by his recovery from injuries sustained during the First World War. The work captures the artist in a moment of introspection, holding a brush as if poised to work. His gaze is direct, yet the facial features appear strained and gaunt, reflecting the psychological toll of his experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on a dark, moody palette dominated by deep blues, blacks, and muted ochres. Kokoschka employs a heavy, gestural application of paint, creating a textured surface that emphasises the physical act of creation. The background is indistinct, pushing the figure forward and forcing the viewer to focus on the artist's expression and the tension in his hand. The lighting is dramatic, catching the contours of his face and the brush, while the rest of the figure recedes into shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is characteristic of Kokoschka's approach to portraiture, where the objective is to reveal the internal state of the subject rather than merely recording physical appearance. The brushwork is agitated, suggesting a restless energy that contrasts with the stillness of the pose. By choosing to depict himself with his tools, Kokoschka asserts his identity as an artist despite the surrounding chaos of the era. The painting offers a window into the artist's mindset during a difficult transition in his life, stripped of academic artifice and focused on raw, human presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/dr-bauer-ernst-ludwig-kirchner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDr. Bauer - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner — Ernst Ludwig Kirchner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oskar Kokoschka","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58878044176719,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58878098768207,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58878098800975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58878098833743,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58878098866511,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-with-a-Brush_Poster_CompositorV1_1790324771921.jpg?v=1790325493","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/self-portrait-with-a-brush-oskar-kokoschka","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}