Artwork
Frédéric Régamey
Frédéric Régamey 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.
- 1941.592
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Frédéric Régamey is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884 and held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of Frédéric Régamey, depicted in profile facing left, with distinctive thick, wavy hair and a neatly trimmed beard, wearing a high-collared jacket with a striped pattern.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose lines, akin to quick pencil strokes, with a focus on shading to convey the play of light and shadow on the subject's face, creating a three-dimensional effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
