369 - P. SCHROETER (*1866), Self-portrait against a dark background, circa 1930, Oil

P. SCHROETER (*1866), Self-portrait against a dark background, circa 1930, Oil Paul K. Alfred Schroeter (1866 Posen – 1946 Linow): Self-Portrait in Dark Clothing with a Serious Expression, c. 1930, oil Technique: Oil on cardboard Inscription: Inscribed on the reverse: “Self-portrait of Paul Schroeter, Lichterfelde, from the Eitner estate, E-Ch. Wolters.” Date: c. 1930 Description: The oil painting depicts a powerfully modeled self-portrait of the artist Paul Schroeter in a bust view. The composition is characterized by energetic brushwork and impasto application of paint, with warm ochre tones on the face contrasting with the dark background. The light is focused on the forehead, nose, and cheek, making the face stand out vividly, while the shadowed areas appear deep and dense. The serious, slightly closed expression, the raised eyebrows, and the tense lips lend the portrait psychological depth. Schroeter presents himself here as a reflective, serious artist, and his style reveals Impressionist influences, particularly in his treatment of color and light. Keywords: Paul Schroeter, 20th century, Impressionism, Self-Portrait, Germany, Size: Cardboard: 33.2 cm x 26.6 cm (13.1 x 10.5 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Slightly rubbed at the edges; small hole in the upper margin. Two areas (on the face and in the hair) with a small color flaw.