Artwork
Portrait of Victor Hugo (2nd Plate)
Portrait of Victor Hugo (2nd Plate) 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.
- Accession no.
- 1944.520
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Victor Hugo (2nd Plate) is a 1884 print by Alphonse Legros, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an older man, likely Victor Hugo, with a full white beard and mustache, gazing upward. Deep facial lines convey age and character. The plain background emphasizes the subject's face and expression.
Technique & Style
Fine, detailed lines create texture, particularly in the hair and beard, giving the face a three-dimensional appearance. The use of light and shadow adds depth, exemplifying the artistic technique of chiaroscuro.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
