1874
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Child is a 1874 chalk by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, depicting Putto, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a young child's face, drawn in red chalk on paper. The child's features are soft and gentle. It's interesting because the artist used simple lines to create a sense of depth. The child's face is the main focus of the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique: sfumato.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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![Studies of Legs and Drapery [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/93eb35075fbdb28d/thumb.webp)
