Head of a Man

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows the upper portion of a person's body in a side profile. The head is turned slightly upward and to the side, featuring a strong jawline, prominent cheekbones, and curly hair styled for volume. The person's expression is neutral, and clothing is minimally depicted near the neck. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is plain, with the artist's signature "A. Legros" at the bottom left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 43 x 32.7 cm (16 15/16 x 12 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5534

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1780b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: A. Legros (underlined)

Watermarks

VGL

Wikidata ID

Q64534617

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