1878
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Frederic Leighton is a 1878 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a man’s side profile. His curly hair and thick beard are sketched with quick, wavy lines. The face looks thoughtful, with one hand resting near his chin. The artist used a technique that leaves scratchy marks—this is how the beard and hair look so textured. It’s not a smooth drawing; the lines feel urgent, like they were made fast. Try looking up drypoint to see how artists create these sharp, detailed lines.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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