Head of a Man Facing Left

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows the side profile of a man's face with no part of the body visible. The man is positioned in profile and facing to the left. The drawing highlights features such as a nose, lips, and cheekbone, with shading emphasizing the contours of the face. His hair is wavy and flowing, with loose strands above his forehead. There are no distinct elements of clothing or accessories visible, and the background is plain with cross-hatching.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 17.2 x 14.9 cm (6 3/4 x 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5521

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64534597

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