Study of an Old Man (Etude de vieillard)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a sketch of an elderly man with a long, full beard and medium-length wavy hair. The man is facing to the right in a three-quarter view with pronounced cheekbones, prominent eyebrows, and deep lines on his face. He appears to be looking slightly upward with an open mouth. The sketch also includes simple lines indicating a cloak or robe wrapped around his shoulders. The attire and style suggest a historical or classical look. There is no visible jewelry or objects in the image, and the background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 42.3 x 32.5 cm (16 5/8 x 12 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 50.1 x 36 cm (19 3/4 x 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5353

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 231, State (?)

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

Q65018595

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