1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Cardinal Manning, 2nd plate is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a side view of a man’s face and neck, drawn in loose, quick lines. His hair is short and wavy, and his collar is visible under his jaw. The shading is light, with just enough detail to suggest his features—eyes, nose, and beard—without heavy outlines. The artist left the edges of the paper blank, focusing only on the face. This style fits a sketchy, expressive approach typical of the time. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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