Old Woman Seated (La vieille femme assise)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image is an etching of an older woman seated, with most of her upper body visible. She is turned slightly to the left, sitting on a bench or similar structure, with her head turned back towards the viewer. Her facial features are detailed, with a furrowed brow and prominent nose. She wears a bonnet with a decorative pattern and a shawl wrapped around her shoulders. Her attire appears warm and layered. The background is heavily lined, suggesting a textured wall or simple surroundings. The artwork is signed in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5374

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 120, State only


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

Q65018615

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