Head of an Old Man
1874
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of an Old Man is a 1874 chalk by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing is a portrait of an old man. He has a long white beard and is balding, with hair on the sides of his head. The old man's face is turned slightly to the right, and his eyes are cast downward. The artist used black chalk to create the drawing, which gives it a soft and delicate appearance. The old man's features are rendered in gentle, expressive lines, which convey a sense of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
