Study of a Man's Head with a Full Beard

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a detailed artistic drawing of the head and upper torso of an older male figure in profile. The person faces left with his head slightly angled downwards, emphasizing his facial features. He has a prominent nose, deep-set eye sockets, wrinkles, a long beard, and long, graying hair. The man wears a simple garment, suggested by lines around his shoulders. The background is plain with some spots and blemishes.

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upper right in graphite: A. Legros (underlined)

Wikidata ID

Q64534623

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