Large Spaniard (Le grand Espagnol)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a detailed drawing of a bust of an older man portrayed from the waist up, in a seated position and turned slightly to his right. The man has a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, high cheekbones, and a serious expression. His hair is short, tousled, and receding. He is dressed in a buttoned vest and a cloak draped over his shoulders. The man is not wearing any visible jewelry or holding any objects. The background is plain, directing focus to the man's portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3121

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 28, State i


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

Q64952836

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