1884
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Head of a Man Looking Upwards and Sideways is a 1884 oil by Alphonse Legros, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting features a man's head, turned upwards and sideways, with his gaze directed off the canvas. His dark, curly hair is tied back with a red bandana, and his skin has a warm, golden tone. The man's facial expression is contemplative, with a subtle furrowed brow and pursed lips. The artist has used bold brushstrokes to create a sense of texture and depth, particularly in the subject's hair and skin. The overall effect is one of quiet introspection, as if the man is lost in thought. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of chiaroscuro.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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