1906
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Self-Portrait, 13th plate is a 1906 crayon by Alphonse Legros, held at National Gallery of Art.
This close-up shows a head turned slightly away, with a deep furrow between the brows and a long, wavy beard. The hair and beard are drawn in fine, swirling lines that make them look almost three-dimensional. The top of the frame has a rough, textured border, and the artist’s name is signed in the corner. The lines here are so precise they look like they were carved rather than drawn. This is a self-portrait, but the artist didn’t show his face—just the side of his head and beard. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and ink to create these sharp, 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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