Who painted Head of a Man?

Head of a Man was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1874.

Where can I see Head of a Man?

Head of a Man is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Head of a Man?

Head of a Man is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Head of a Man?

Museum-quality prints of Head of a Man are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Head of a Man

Alphonse Legros , 1874

Head of a Man is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right in graphite: A.L.

About this work

Overview

Head of a Man is a drawing created by Alphonse Legros in 1874 using pen and brown ink on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a male figure in profile, captured in a simple yet evocative representation.

Technique & Style

Legros employed a restrained, linear style, utilizing varying line weights to convey depth and texture, characteristic of his work within the Romantic movement.

History & Provenance

Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist, settled in London in 1863 and later became a British citizen, influencing British art through his work and teaching, particularly in the revival of etching.