The Artist’s Progress

Then:

The Painter in His Studio (1647); Gerard Dou
The Painter in His Studio (1647); Gerard Dou

More then:

The Artist’s Studio; the Le Nain brothers (French, 17th C.)
Gera The Artist’s Studio; the Le Nain brothers (French, 17th C.)

Still more then:

Self-Portrait (1746); Luis Meléndez
Self-Portrait (1746); Luis Meléndez

Then, yet again:

John Francis Murphy in his studio at The Chelsea on W. 23 Street (Photo: Museum of the City of New York)
John Francis Murphy in his studio at The Chelsea on W. 23 Street (Photo: Museum of the City of New York)

Nowadays:

MFA Student; School of the Art Institute of Chicago
MFA Student; School of the Art Institute of Chicago