Selbstbildnis

self-portrait

noun ZELPST-bilt-nis Rare

Origin: from selbst (self) and Bildnis (portrait)

Usage Note

Selbstbildnis is a portrait the artist makes of themselves; the synonym Selbstporträt is equally common. It is neuter, with the plural Selbstbildnisse.

Examples

"Im Alter malte er ein schonungsloses Selbstbildnis."

Natural Translation

In old age he painted an unsparing self-portrait.

Literal Translation

In-the age painted he an unsparing self-portrait.

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