Self-Portrait

Stuart Davis (1892-1964)

Date

1919
Object Type

Paintings
Medium

Oil on canvas
Dimensions

22 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.
Inscriptions

Verso:
dated u.l., in paint: TIOGA, PA. 1919
signed and titled u.r., in paint: STUART \ DAVIS \ SELF PORTRAIT
u.l., gummed label, in ink: 740109 Kennedy Galleries \ w/ frame[sic.] Self Portrait [underlined] \ Davis
Credit Line

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas
Accession Number

1975.29
Copyright

© Estate of Stuart Davis / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

From Remington to O’Keeffe: The Carter’s Greatest Hits

October 6, 2018–March 22, 2019

During the renovation, this exhibition features highlights from the permanent collection, including paintings, photographs, and sculptures, by some of America’s most renowned artists.

Location: On view

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Educator Resources

Why might an artist create a self-portrait?

How do artists incorporate their identity into their artwork?

How have the purpose, media, and style of self-portraits changed and/or stayed the same throughout time?

How are artists’ self-portraits influenced by each other?
All Levels

Provide a demonstration on how to create portraits. Students can practice eyes, noses, mouths, heads, etc., or practice drawing a complete portrait.
Grades 1–3

Portraits (Recorded)

Explore several examples of American portraiture and, alongside Museum educators, discuss the ways that portraits allow subjects, artists, and viewers to communicate important information about individuals and their identities.

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