Victorian Art in Britain

 Self Portrait by Alfred East

 


This confident painting was produced by the artist just one year before his death. The painter totally dominates the canvass, sharply outlined in the foreground, with a background verging on impressionistic. It is a remarkable image, and very rare amongst his output. East shows himself totally in control, and is every inch the distinguished artist at the height of his powers.

Location : The Alfred East Gallery, Kettering