1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Portrait of Cardinal Manning (2nd Plate) is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of an older man in profile. He’s wearing a white collar and a robe that drapes over his shoulders. The lines are loose but careful, showing deep shadows under his chin and brow. The artist focused on the play of light and shadow to give the face a three-dimensional look. This was common in older drawing techniques. Look up sfumato next to see how artists like this soften edges for a smoky effect.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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