Portrait of Thomas Huxley (2nd Plate)
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Portrait of Thomas Huxley (2nd Plate) is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a serious-looking man with a thick beard and mustache. His hair is wavy, and he’s wearing a high collar with a bow tie. The lines are loose and sketchy, focusing on his face and neck. The artist used quick, confident strokes to capture his expression. This style fits the Realism movement, which aimed to show people as they truly were. Next, check out Alphonse Legros (French, 1837–1911) to see more of his work.
