1880
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Self-Portrait, 3rd plate is a 1880 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man with a thick beard and mustache, dressed in a simple jacket. His face is turned slightly to the side, with a serious expression. The background is mostly blank, focusing all attention on his face and upper chest. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture his features, leaving some areas rough. This style makes the portrait feel more like a quick study than a polished drawing. Next, check out the technique: drypoint to see how artists create texture with sharp tools.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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