Choirmaster (Le maitre de chapelle)
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Choirmaster (Le maitre de chapelle) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows an older man with a long beard and curly hair, sitting at a desk. His hands are folded in front of him, and he looks down with a serious expression. The room around him is dark, with only a small window letting in light, and the walls are covered in wood paneling. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the man’s hair and clothing. This style makes the image feel detailed and almost three-dimensional. Next, look into etching to see how artists like Legros create intricate prints.
