Man in a Gray Hat

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The paper is a critical essay of a self portrait. In analyzing the self portrait "Man in a Gray Hat" by Pierre Daura the viewer can see the entire representation of his rich style. The paper is a discussion of the artist's style and manifestations and artistry in painting and appears to reflect the opinion of the artist himself and the way he would expect others to see him.

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"The portrait intends to express the artist disposition in a certain day of his life, although this state of mind is presented more clearly through the elements that compose the environment than the facial expression itself. The interpretation of those feelings can be made in a symbolist way if the viewer examines the rich colors that characterize Daura's work. The saturation of hues used to give the image vigor and life, contrast with the stylization of forms that reveal the personal interpretation of the image. The use of space is rather limited and may even bring a sensation of cloister. The character is not displayed on a wide open stage, but the scene is limited and the personage presented from a close distance that creates an intimate communication between the figure and the perceiving viewer."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Davis, Virginia Irby. A Biography of Catalan-American Artist Pierre Daura, 1896-1976: The Man and His Art. New York: Edwin Mellen Press Ltd, 2001.
• Greaves, Kerry. "Pierre Daura: Reflections and Creations." Traditional Fine Arts Organization. 2007. 4 July, 2007. <http://www.tfaoi.com/aa/3aa/3aa400.htm>
• Macia, Teresa, Velez, Pilar, and Fontbona, Francesc. Pierre Daura, 1896-1976. Barcelona, 1999 Ambit

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