Self Portrait (painting)

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Self Portrait of Robert B. Sherman completed 1970.
Self Portrait of Robert B. Sherman completed 1970.

"Self Portrait" is a post-expressionism painting created by Robert B. Sherman. It was completed in 1970. In 2002 the piece was reproduced for the first time, as part of multinational exhibition of the artist's work.

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[edit] Symbolism

The artist emerges from his bleak wilderness.

[edit] Limited Edition Numbered Giclée Prints

In 2002 a Limited Edition of Giclée prints were authorized by the artist for this piece. The run was restricted 150 canvas and 275 paper. Each Giclée is hand signed by the artist and is numbered and registered with the State of California (USA) as a piece of limited edition fine art.

[edit] About the Artist

A decorated World War II Veteran, Sherman began painting in 1941 but had not displayed his paintings publicly until 2002. In addition to being a painter, Robert B. Sherman is world renowned for his work in the Academy Award winning songwriting team: The Sherman Brothers. Some of his work includes song scores for the motion pictures Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Winnie the Pooh and The Jungle Book.

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