Artwork
Mr. Jourde
Mr. Jourde is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Mr.
- Accession no.
- 1944.379
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Mr. Jourde is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1871, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of a man with dark hair and a beard, shown in profile and gazing to the right, dressed in formal attire.
Technique & Style
Legros employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing, with contrasting light and dark areas adding drama 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.
