1881
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Portrait of Sir Frederick W. Burton, Director of the National Gallery, London is a 1881 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This pencil drawing depicts a man with a mustache and short hair, wearing a collared shirt and tie. The subject is shown from the chest up, facing left. The background is a light beige color, with a darker border around the edges. The drawing is detailed, with visible shading and texture that gives the subject a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist's use of pencil creates a soft, subtle effect that adds to the overall sense of realism. The artist's attention to detail and ability to capture the subtleties of light and shadow make this drawing a compelling example of Realism. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the work of other Realist artists.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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