Wright, David - Self-Portrait (1930's)
Artist: David Wright (All)
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DescriptionHere is an outstanding example of David Wright’s rigid attention to light source and his dynamic use of light and shade in his black & white drawings. Heretofore, this study travelled through the world of David Wright collectors entitled 'Portrait of a Man'. It's only recently that Wright's sole surviving son, Paul, confirmed that this is, in fact, a David Wright self-portrait completed sometime in the 1930's. Wright was born in 1912, so this puts Wright in the age of 20-28 at the time he created this piece. He may have used himself as the subject because even for Wright, drawing & painting women all the time had to require a break in the action at some point!Here, the light source sits in front of Wright, and it’s bright. It’s so bright that to look across at the viewer, young Wright needs to lean forward while turning his head slightly down to minimize direct light in his eyes. And it’s that gentle downturn of the head that creates all sorts of opportunities for Wright to explore shading across his own face and shoulders. The lean forward also creates specific folds in his clothes, most notably a fold in his tie that causes a bulge in his vest, again highlighted by the light source coming into conflict with his forward lean. Overall, not a pin-up. But an outstanding example of David Wright’s command over light and shade in the creation of his art...while featuring himself! Social/Sharing |
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Ruben DaCollector 
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/2/2025
What better way to celebrate the love of Carol Day than to own a fabulous looking self-portrait of the man responsible for bringing her to life?
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 9/2/2025
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
What better way to celebrate the love of Carol Day than to own a fabulous looking self-portrait of the man responsible for bringing her to life?
Amen to that, Ruben!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 9/2/2025
Such tremendous skill at such a relatively young age. The personality comes shining through.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/2/2025
Bulge in his vest? That's a new one. Methinks you have been reading too many art book descriptions. Lol. Its a nice image. I like artist self portraits. I wake up to a framed Hannes Bok self portrait everyday. A lady with bulges on her chest might prove easier to sell in the long run.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 9/2/2025
Peter Sullivan wrote:
Bulge in his vest? That's a new one. Methinks you have been reading too many art book descriptions. Lol. Its a nice image. I like artist self portraits. I wake up to a framed Hannes Bok self portrait everyday. A lady with bulges on her chest might prove easier to sell in the long run.
Okay...maybe I need to freshen up that description.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/2/2025
He's sure to lean forward because he's over his drawing table and looking up at a mirror rather than working it as if he was from a third person point of view.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/2/2025
Self-portraits are always something special. Nice to see this one land in your hands!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 9/3/2025
Wonderful self-portrait! Great lighting, facial anatomy, hair, drapery, and textures in this. Such a soulful expression
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 9/3/2025
He looks a little Joker-ish, no? The hair, the suit and displaced tie, those tired eyes and full lips. In any event congratulations on scoring a portrait of the artist. The fact that it appears to be a quick study makes it all the more impressive.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/3/2025
Cool self-portrait by David Wright. I love your description of the pose and the lighting. I am struck by the the look in his eyes, a little wary, questioning, concerned. When you think about it, war was brewing in Europe and would involve Britain in 1939. Is that on his mind? Interesting too, that in the 1930s, artists like David would actually wear a suit and tie to work. I've seen other pictures of artists working in studios wearing suits or at least dressed in a shirt and tie, often with a dark cuff over their sleeves to protect their shirts from getting stained. Another time and place. (Sigh) Great find, congrats.
Steve Lipsky
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/3/2025
A sublime example of self portrait illustration art by the man who brought so much love and dedication to his Carol Day strips. This is, indeed, an immeasurable treasure. Congrats on a true grail.
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