Self-portrait, 1927

Dimensions: 33.6 x 22.2 cm

Physical Description: Oil on panel

Inventory Number: SG 431

Acquisition: Acquired in 1927 as transfer of the Frankfurter Künstlerförderung

Status: Not on display

Texts

About the Work

In the 1920s, Nussbaum was one of the most important artist personalities in Frankfurt and made a considerable contribution to the cultural life of the city. At the Städel School, he headed a master studio but, after the seizure of power by the Nazis, was forced to step down because of his Jewish ancestry and fled to Palestine. Here, he presents his face in semi-profile, gazing out at the viewer with scepticism. The Impressionist play of shadow adds drama to the gaze. The collar of his painting smock refers to his profession as an artist, whereby the focus is laid on his emotional expression.

Work Data

Basic Information

Title: Self-portrait

Painter

Jakob Nussbaum

Period Produced

20th century

School

expressionism

Object Type

painting (artwork)

Physical Description: Oil on panel

Material

wood

Technique

Label at the Time of Manufacture: Monogrammiert und datiert oben links: J. N. 27.

Property and Acquisition

Institution

Städel Museum

Departement

Modern Art 1800–1945

Collection

Städtische Galerie

Creditline: Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

Picture Copyright: Public Domain

Acquisition: Acquired in 1927 as transfer of the Frankfurter Künstlerförderung

Work Content

Motifs and References

Genre

Main Motif

Persons Shown

Jakob Nussbaum

Iconclass

Primary

61B2(NUSSBAUM, Jakob)11(+522) historical person (NUSSBAUM, Jakob) - historical person (NUSSBAUM, Jakob) portrayed alone (+ three-quarter view portrait)
48C513 portrait, self-portrait of painter

Secondary