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Cardinal Manning, by Alphonse Legros, 1884

Cardinal Manning

Alphonse Legros

1884

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Cardinal Manning is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Alphonse Legros
When & what style?
1884 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a clerical robe, seated at a table. He wears a hat and has his hands clasped together, resting on a book. The background is a plain, light-colored wall. The subject's attire and demeanor suggest a sense of solemnity and contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figure, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hands. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of Alphonse Legros
Artist

Alphonse Legros

Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.

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