1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Small Satyr Mask (Petit masque de satyre) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a close-up of a satyr's face, with a big nose and a wide, toothy grin. The satyr's eyes are closed, and his forehead is furrowed. His hair is messy and unkempt. The satyr's face is rendered in bold, expressive lines, with lots of texture and detail. The etching is done in a dark, muted color, which gives it a somber and introspective feel. If you like this etching, you might also enjoy the work of other Romantic-era artists, such as Francisco Goya or Eugene Delacroix.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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