1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study of an Old Man (Etude de vieillard) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows an older man with a long white beard and curly hair. His face is turned slightly away, and his expression looks thoughtful. The lines are scratchy and dark, giving the drawing a textured, almost rough feel. The artist used a technique that leaves behind lots of tiny marks, which makes the hair and beard look full and alive. This style was common in etchings, where ink is pushed into a metal plate to create the image. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one made their marks.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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