Artwork
Nude Model Seated
Nude Model Seated is a silver drawing by the Romanticist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right: A. Legros
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Overview
Nude Model Seated is a 1874 drawing by Alphonse Legros, a French artist who later worked in Britain. Created using silverpoint on prepared paper, it depicts a seated nude figure.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a seated figure with long hair, focusing on the head, shoulders, and hair. The model's hands rest gently in their lap, conveying a sense of calm.
Technique & Style
Legros employed silverpoint technique, characterized by fine, precise lines with a scratchy, metallic appearance. The loose lines used to render the hair create a sense of movement and fluidity.
History & Provenance
Legros created the drawing in 1874, after relocating to London in 1863, where he contributed to the British etching revival.
Context
The work reflects the 19th-century artistic practice of studying real people to capture movement, a tradition that influenced the development of various art styles, including Romanticism.
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Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
