Baptism

c. 1870

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows three individuals in profile, showcasing their upper bodies. The center person is slightly to the right with their head turned downward, eyes closed or downcast. They have short, neatly arranged hair with a cloth or bandana tied around their head, and wear a cloak with a visible clasp. The person on the right, an older man, has a strong nose and beard, head bowed slightly forward, wearing a heavy, dark cloak and with hands clasped together. The person on the left, also an older man, has a prominent nose and thin lips, head and shoulders turned slightly towards the center, wearing a dark cap and a garment with a visible collar. The background is a textured, dark space with vertical lines suggesting architectural elements.

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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

Q65214321

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