Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait (1954)
Paintings and etchings of Rembrandt are used in revealing his life and career. Describes Rembrandt's early success as a fashionable portrait painter in Amsterdam and explains how his uncompromising devotion to realism cost him his reputation. Discusses the many personal disappointments of Rembrandt's later years, including failure of his contemporaries to acclaim his greatest masterpieces.
Director: Morrie Roizman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1954
Production: Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait about?
- Paintings and etchings of Rembrandt are used in revealing his life and career. Describes Rembrandt's early success as a fashionable portrait painter in Amsterdam and explains how his uncompromising devotion to realism cost him his reputation. Discusses the many personal disappointments of Rembrandt's later years, including failure of his contemporaries to acclaim his greatest masterpieces.
- Who directed Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait?
- Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait was directed by Morrie Roizman.
- How long is Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait?
- Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait?
- Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait is a Documentary film.