1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Large Spaniard (Le grand Espagnol) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a serious-looking older man in profile, wearing a high-collared coat. His face is wrinkled, with sharp eyes and a strong jawline. The lines are loose and sketchy, giving it a rough, drawn feel. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in carved lines, creating a grainy texture. This kind of drawing was often used to quickly capture expressions. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Legros made these detailed 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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