Hector Berlioz
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hector Berlioz is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a high-collared jacket, and the lines around his face and hands are loose but confident. The paper has a slightly worn look, with faint marks and scratches. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the plate, creating a rough, textured feel. This was common in the 1800s for quick but detailed portraits. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Legros made prints like this.
