Head of a Young Man

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image is a detailed pencil drawing of a person's head and upper shoulders. The figure is slightly turned to one side with their gaze directed downward. The facial features include prominent cheekbones, a straight nose, and a soft expression. The person has short, neatly styled parted hair and a subtle mustache. There are no visible clothing details, only bare shoulders blending into the background. There are no visible jewelry or objects held. The background is a plain textured surface. An inscription or signature is visible at the top right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.1 x 21.8 cm (10 11/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5493


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: A. Legros (underlined)

Wikidata ID

Q64534564

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