1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study for Head of a Man (Etude de tete d'homme) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait etching shows a man's head, turned slightly to the right. His hair is thinning on top, and he has a long, bushy beard. The artist has used strong lines and deep shading to create a sense of depth and texture. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. The background of the etching is blank, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face. This portrait is a great example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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