Copy painting on canvas of the artwork
Self-Portrait in Breton Costume (Marc)

This youthful self-portrait reveals the influence of French painting on Franz Marc. The artist depicts himself in profile, dressed in a traditional Breton costume, with a large black hat and a blue jacket. The palette is dark and dominated by blues and blacks, creating an introspective and melancholic atmosphere. The light focuses on the face and the white collar, making the figure emerge from the gloom. The brushwork is broad and visible, showing an interest in the pictorial matter itself. It is a psychological portrait, where Marc seems to be searching for an artistic identity, perhaps as a tribute to the painters of the Pont-Aven school like Gauguin, who also found inspiration in Brittany.