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Self-Portrait

c. 1895

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image is a portrait drawing of an older man. He is depicted in a frontal position, showcasing his facial features such as deep-set eyes, furrowed brows, a straight nose, long beard, mustache, and wavy hair that falls past his ears. The drawing is in pencil with hatching and cross-hatching for shading and texture. The background is plain, emphasizing the subject's features and expression.

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Artwork overview

Medium

goldpoint on prepared paper
Credit Line

Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Dimensions

overall (approximate): 47.1 x 30.2 cm (18 9/16 x 11 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1946.4.33

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534621

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