Artwork
Self-Portrait, Medallion, No.1, 9th plate
Self-Portrait, Medallion, No.1, 9th plate is an ink print by Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Self-Portrait, Medallion, No.
About this work
Overview
Self-Portrait, Medallion, No.1, 9th plate is a 1905 lithograph by Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who became a British citizen. It is one of his works in printmaking, a medium he explored alongside painting, etching, and sculpture.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts Legros himself in a medallion format, with a round face, short wavy hair, and a high forehead. His eyes are closed or half-lidded, conveying a quiet, contemplative mood.
Technique & Style
The print was created using chalk or crayon on a smooth stone, resulting in soft, smudged lines that evoke a pencil drawing. The edges fade out, giving the impression of a loose, unfinished work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
