1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
H.W. Longfellow, 2nd plate is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is a portrait of a man with long, wavy hair and a beard. He is wearing a dark jacket and looking directly at the viewer. The background is a light color, which helps the subject stand out. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking into the distance. His hair and beard are well-defined, and the artist has used shading to create depth and texture. This portrait is reminiscent of the work of Romanticism artists, who often focused on capturing the emotions and personalities of their subjects. To learn more about this style, you can explore the movement: Romanticism.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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