Head of a Man

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image displays a sketch of an elderly man with thick, wavy hair and a long, flowing beard. His head is slightly tilted downward, with his eyes looking downwards, showcasing deep-set features. The hair seamlessly transitions into the beard, which is depicted with shading for texture. The artwork solely depicts the facial area with no other body parts shown. The background is a light, plain color, and the sketch features delicate, sweeping lines that convey detail and softness in the features. There are no additional objects or jewelry in the sketch, keeping the focus on the facial features.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 41.6 x 30.9 cm (16 3/8 x 12 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5526


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Coll.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: A.L.

Watermarks

RIVES

Wikidata ID

Q64534608

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