Cardinal Manning, 2nd plate

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a profile portrait of an elderly man from the waist up. He is facing left, displaying distinct facial features such as deep-set eyes, a strong nose, and visible wrinkles. The man has sparse, closely cropped hair and wears a snug cap, with his ears outlined. There is no visible clothing detail, with the drawing focusing on shading and contouring. The background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the detailed pencil work on the subject.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5462

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 406, 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

Q65018697

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