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Old man, Old Tree (Vieil homme, vieil arbre)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows an elderly man seated on the ground with his head bowed and arms resting on his knees. He has a full beard and a balding head, wearing loose-fitting clothing and holding a stick. The background features a large, leafless tree with detailed bark and branches, creating a natural outdoor setting. Lines and shading convey texture and dimension throughout the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint
Credit Line

Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Accession Number

1949.13.9
Catalogue Raisonné

Bliss 1923, no. 337

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1923

A Catalogue of the Etchings, Drypoints and Lithographs by Professor Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) In the Collection of Frank E. Bliss. Preface by Campbell Dodgson. London: Privately printed, 1923.

Wikidata ID

Q65067763

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