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What is a symbolic self portrait?
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A symbolic self portrait is an art that explores self-portraiture through the depiction of various objects that represent us. These objects are subjects of our own self concept, as they spring through our intimately woven visceral perceptions about ourselves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of portrait paintings as well as portrait photography today.
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"Self-Portrait" abstract acrylique on linen canvas 100x120cm 2016
By Emmanuelle Vroelant
Located in Roscoff, FR
"Self-Portrait" abstract painting on linen canvas 100x120cm 2013
joy, the possibility of trusting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Self Portrait, " Abstract Acrylic on Masonite signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Self Portrait" is an original acrylic painting on masonite board by David Barnett. The artist
Category
1960s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
Metamorphosis (Self-Portrait) - abstract black and white contemporary photograph
By Kimberly Schneider Photography
Located in New York, NY
much more experimental during this ongoing series.
This self-portrait was one of my first photograms
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin
The Punctured Self Portrait abstract by Michael Pauker
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Large vertical self portrait by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). A minimalist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Plastic, Acrylic, Pencil, Pins
Peter Keil "Self Portrait" Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Expressionist framed oil on canvas painting titled "Self Portrait", created in 1972 by
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Canvas
Coolendel Camp Fire
Located in MADRID, ES
Self Portrait abstract of my daughter Indiana and I sitting in front of a campfire on the Coolendel
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
