Study of a Greek

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image is a sketch of a male figure shown from the waist up. The man is facing forward with his body turned slightly to the side, while his head is turned to look over his shoulder towards the viewer. His facial features are detailed with a nose, cheekbones, and a mustache. The hair is medium length and slightly tousled. He is shirtless, emphasizing the muscular detail of the upper body, and wearing pants or a loose garment from the waist down. There is no jewelry or objects in the image. The background is plain with a simple textured tone, highlighting the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 29.1 x 25.5 cm (11 7/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5489


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: A. Legros

Wikidata ID

Q64534560

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