1877
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Sir E. J. Poynter is a 1877 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting is a portrait of a man with a long, white beard and mustache. He is wearing a white shirt with a high collar and a dark jacket. The background is a solid, dark color. The man's face is turned slightly to the right, and he is looking directly at the viewer. His expression is serious and introspective. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist, Alphonse Legros, was a French painter who was known for his portraits and landscapes. He was a member of the Impressionist movement, which emphasized capturing the fleeting effects of light and color. If you're interested in learning more about Impressionism, you might want to check out the work of Claude Monet, another famous Impressionist painter.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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