1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Satyr (Tete de satyre) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a rough, sketchy face with a wild beard and curly hair. The lines are loose and uneven, giving it a scratchy, almost chaotic feel. The face looks sideways, with one hand resting on its chin. The artist used a technique that leaves visible lines and textures. This isn’t a polished drawing—it’s more like a quick, expressive study. Look up etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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