1877
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Man (Tete d'homme) is a 1877 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is a portrait of a man's head, rendered in a drypoint technique. The subject's face is turned to the right, with his hair styled in loose waves. His expression is neutral, and his features are detailed with fine lines and shading. The artist's use of drypoint creates a sense of texture and depth in the image, with the lines and shading blending together to form a cohesive whole. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to check out the artist 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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