Breton Peasant (Paysan breton)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a line drawing of an elderly man shown in profile from the shoulders up. He faces to the right with his head slightly tilted forward. The man has distinct facial features, including a pronounced nose, deep-set eyes, and a full beard. His long hair flows from beneath a wide-brimmed hat covering most of his head. He wears a coat, indicated by collar lines. No visible jewelry or objects are present. The background is plain, highlighting the man's face and attire. The drawing is signed "A. Legros" in the upper left corner.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1923

  • A Catalogue of the Etchings, Drypoints and Lithographs by Professor Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) In the Collection of Frank E. Bliss. Preface by Campbell Dodgson. London: Privately printed, 1923.

Wikidata ID

Q65214283

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