Artwork
Portrait of Sir Hiram S. Maxim
Portrait of Sir Hiram S. Maxim 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. Portrait of Sir Hiram S.
- Accession no.
- 1945.315
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Sir Hiram S. Maxim is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884. It is a black-and-white portrait held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an older man with a full beard and mustache, wearing a collared shirt with a plaid pattern. The subject's wavy gray hair and facial features are rendered in detail.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by simple yet precise lines, with soft shading used to convey light and shadow, resulting in a gentle appearance. This style was typical of late 19th-century portraiture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
