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Head of a Man, Full Face

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image displays a close-up view of a man's head and partial upper body. The man has a full beard and moustache, and his facial features are detailed, with closed eyes. His hair is medium-length and slightly wavy, framing his face and extending to his ears. The man's clothing is in dark tones, blending with the textured, warm brown background. Light and shadow accentuate the contours of his face, giving the image a three-dimensional quality. No jewelry or additional objects are visible.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and black chalk with brown wash, heightened with white, on laid paper
Credit Line

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

overall (approximate): 39.2 x 28.5 cm (15 7/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1949.13.3

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. Legros (underlined)

Wikidata ID

Q64534624

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