1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Curious Man (Un curieux) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man with a contemplative expression, his head resting on his right hand. He is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and appears to be lost in thought. The man's facial features are rendered in fine detail, with deep lines etched into his forehead and around his eyes. His hair is unkempt, and his beard is long and bushy. The overall effect is one of quiet introspection, as if the man is deep in thought. This etching, "Curious Man (Un curieux)" by Alphonse Legros, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of human emotion. For more on this technique, look up etching.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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