Alphonse Legros
1861
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1861
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching portrays a man with dark, curly hair and a beard, seated in a chair. He wears a dark jacket over a lighter-colored shirt. The background features a door and a wall, with the man positioned in front of them. The man's attire and the setting suggest a formal or professional atmosphere. The artist's use of etching creates a detailed and textured image. The style of this etching is reminiscent of the work of other artists associated with the Realism movement.