Artwork
Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (2nd Plate)
Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (2nd Plate) is a print by Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.88
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (2nd Plate) is a 1911 print by Alphonse Legros, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an elderly Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with a long white beard and wavy hair, capturing the subtleties of his facial features and expression.
Technique & Style
Rendered in shades of gray using pencil or charcoal, the portrait employs chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes contrasting light and dark areas to create a three-dimensional effect, achieved through the artist's use of soft lines to convey depth and volume.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
