1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Auguste Poulet-Malassis, 2nd plate is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait etching presents a man in a white jacket, his face turned to the right. His dark hair is thinning, and he sports a beard and mustache. The background is composed of horizontal lines, with a subtle gradient of darker lines on the right side. The subject's attire and the style of the etching suggest a sense of formality and elegance. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the work of Alphonse Legros.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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