Head

1879

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a close-up drawing of a person's head and shoulders, focusing on the upper torso. The subject appears with their head slightly tilted back and eyes closed. The facial features are depicted with a smooth complexion, closed eyelids, and full lips. The wavy hair flows around the head, ending just above the neck. The drawing emphasizes the face and hair, with no clothing, jewelry, or objects visible. The background features sketch-like lines around the head. The artwork is signed and dated 1879 by A. Legros in the top right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 45.6 x 36.2 cm (17 15/16 x 14 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5527

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right: A. Legros / 1879; in later hand, lower right in graphite: (EE1452)

Wikidata ID

Q64534609

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