1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
G.F. Watts, R.A., 2nd plate is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait features a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a dark jacket and a dark cap. His gaze is directed slightly to the left, and his expression is neutral. The background is a light beige color, with darker shading behind the subject's head and shoulders. The man's attire and the style of the portrait suggest a formal or professional setting. The use of shading and texture in the image adds depth and dimensionality to the subject. For more on the Romanticism movement, which influenced this portrait, explore the works of artists like Legros, Alphonse.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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