Artwork
Alfred Stevens
Alfred Stevens is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1944.409
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Alfred Stevens is a black-and-white print created by Alphonse Legros in 1884, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of a man with short hair and a light beard, depicted in a calm demeanor. The simplicity of the drawing emphasizes the subject's character.
Technique & Style
The portrait features soft, smooth lines and faint shading, characteristic of a style that focuses on capturing the subject's essence without elaborate detail. This approach was typical of late 19th-century portraiture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
