Head of a Man Facing Left [recto]

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts the head and shoulders of a person in profile view, facing slightly downward. The individual has distinct facial features, including prominent cheekbones, a straight nose, and closed lips, giving the face a defined structure. The person's dark, wavy hair falls to their shoulders and blends into the shaded background. The drawing is monochrome, created with charcoal, showcasing skillful shading to highlight the hair and facial features. There are no visible clothing or accessories. The background is textured with the same shading, emphasizing the facial details and creating a three-dimensional effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk on heavy laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 36.1 x 28.7 cm (14 3/16 x 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5524.a

Associated Artworks

Jacob Wrestling the Angel (?) [verso]

Alphonse Legros

1837


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. Legros (underlined)

Wikidata ID

Q64534604

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