Study of a Man's Head [recto]

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image is a close-up drawing showing the side profile of a person's head. The person appears to be facing left, with their head slightly tilted downward. Their facial features, including a prominent nose, and closed eye, are delicately sketched, and their hair is depicted with loose, textured lines suggesting a wavy or curly texture. The person seems to have a beard that extends from their chin and jawline. There is no clothing visible in this close-up, and the focus is entirely on the facial features. The background is a plain, light-colored surface with minimal markings or details, allowing full attention to the sketched profile.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.7 x 25.8 cm (14 7/16 x 10 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5517.a

Associated Artworks

Male Torso [verso]

Alphonse Legros

1837


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. Legros

Wikidata ID

Q64534592

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