Self-Portrait
Betty Swygert
c. early 1950s
Pencil sketch on paper
This self-portrait by Betty Swygert reveals the confidence, sensitivity, and natural elegance of a gifted young artist. Drawn during her early years as an art student, the sketch captures not only her features, but something of her presence—composed, intelligent, and quietly luminous. The portrait feels intimate and immediate, preserving a moment of self-observation with remarkable grace.
Original black and white sketch shown immediately below.
Colorized AI interpretation of the original sketch shown above.