self-portrait

noun

self-por·​trait ˌself-ˈpȯr-trət How to pronounce self-portrait (audio)
-ˌtrāt
: a portrait of oneself done by oneself

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Her art currently features in many blockbusters mounted this year to celebrate Surrealism’s 100th anniversary, including one at the Centre Pompidou in Paris; a famed self-portrait by her ranked highly on a recent ARTnews list of the greatest Surrealist artworks. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Curiosity Spot, aimed at children up to 9 years old but not age-restricted, will include a 15-foot-long immersive kaleidoscope structure, interactive self-portrait creation exhibit, and a science and art exhibit where children can build and play fiddles. Bill Bowden, arkansasonline.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Sherman, a conceptual photographer from the same generation as Simpson, takes self-portraits in the guise of various fictional characters. Dean Baquet, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024 Frida Kahlo is known for her colorful self-portraits exploring themes of human suffering, identity and Mexican culture. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-portrait 

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-portrait was in 1822

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“Self-portrait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-portrait. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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self-portrait

noun
self-por·​trait
ˈself-ˈpōr-trət,
-ˈpȯr-,
-ˌtrāt
: a portrait of oneself made by oneself

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