1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Man (Tete d'homme) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait lithograph, titled "Head of a Man (Tete d'homme)," presents a side profile of a man with a long white beard and hair. He is dressed in a white robe, set against a dark background. The image is rendered in a range of grays, with the subject's face and hair depicted in varying shades of white and gray. The lithograph's style is characteristic of the Romantic movement, with bold lines and expressive shading. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the image, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hair. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, holds this lithograph in its collection, offering a glimpse into the artistic style of the Romantic era.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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