Head of a Man (Tete d'homme)

1877

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image is a sketch of a person in profile. The person has strong facial features with a pronounced jawline, full lips, and wavy hair that covers the ears and flows down to the nape of the neck. They are looking upward and to the side. The sketch fades away from the shoulders down, and there are no clothing, jewelry, or objects depicted. The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed line work of the person's facial features and hair.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5366

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 166

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

Q65018608

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