Head of a Bald Man with a Beard

1906

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a portrait of an older man. He is facing slightly to the side, with his head turned and his gaze directed upwards. The man has well-defined facial features, including prominent cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and a furrowed brow. His hair is thin and recedes significantly, blending into a full, long beard. The man is wearing what appears to be a robe or a loose garment. The background is textured and monochrome. There are no visible items, jewelry, or objects around him.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with yellow and brown wash over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 31.2 x 23.8 cm (12 5/16 x 9 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5531

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: 1906 / A. 'Legros; in later hand, center verso: Tete d'homme / chauve / avec barbe / by ALegros / LAL / from / Legros Private Collection

Wikidata ID

Q64534614

You may be interested in

Loading Results