Artwork
Head of a Young Woman
Head of a Young Woman 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.
- 1921.1418
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Head of a Young Woman is a print by Alphonse Legros, dated 1884, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a young woman lost in thought, her head turned slightly to the left and her eyes cast downward. A subtle smile plays on her lips, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Legros employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume, using strong contrasts of light and dark to add drama and tension to the portrait.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
