Artwork
Sir Frederick Leighton
Sir Frederick Leighton is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1944.404
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Alphonse Legros created a drawing titled 'Sir Frederick Leighton' in 1878, now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing is a portrait of a man, likely Sir Frederick Leighton, depicted in profile with his head turned away from the viewer. The subject's hair and beard are rendered with expressive, loose lines.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using contrasts of light and shadow to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face. The beard's gradual fade into darkness exemplifies this technique.
Context
The use of chiaroscuro was a common method for creating depth in drawings during this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
