Toorop portrayed herself in all phases of her working life. Her self portraits are among her most fascinating works, because she portrayed herself very directly and sincerely - that is, unflattering - in this. This self portrait painted in clear areas is the smallest in terms of dimensions, but no less impressive. It is a both intimate and confrontational portrait: Toorop placed her face full-length and frontal in the plane, against a light background. She painted this portrait in 1928 for her former lover, the anarchist and social historian Arthur Lehning. Although their relationship ended not long after this portrait, Lehning kept the painting in his possession until his death. [Google translation of text at http://collectie.boijmans.nl/nl/object/132828/Zelfportret/Charley-Toorop] Toorop is regarded as the most prominent female Dutch artist of the 20th century. She created an oeuvre that is strong-willed, self-aware and socially committed. [https://www.boijmans.nl/en/exhibitions/