| Self-Portrait with a Sunflower | |
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| Artist | Anthony van Dyck |
| Year | c. 1632 to 1633 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 73 cm × 60 cm (29 in × 24 in) |
| Location | Eaton Hall, Cheshire, England |
Self-Portrait with a Sunflower is a self-portrait by Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque artist from Antwerp, then in the Spanish Netherlands. The oil on canvas painting is generally between 1632 and 1633. His successful ventures in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy propelled van Dyck into a career as court painter.[1] Van Dyck was serving as "principal Paynter in order to their Majesties" at the court of Charles I of England when he created this self-portrait.[2] The symbolism behind the sunflower and gold chain have been a point of contention amongst various art historians.[3] Van Dyck's dedication to capturing the likeness of his models was the basis for his strong influence over the art of portraiture long after his death in 1641.[1] His portrait technique evolved into what is referred to as his Late English period as seen in Self-Portrait with a Sunflower.[4] This work is now in the private collection of the Duke of Westminster, housed at Eaton Hall in Cheshire.[5]
- ^ a b Jaffé, Michael (2003), "Dyck, [Dijck] Sir Anthony [Anthonie; Antoon] van", Oxford Art Online, Oxford University Press, doi:10.1093/gao/9781884446054.article.t024345
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