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 mustache. His hair is curly and gray, and he wears a dark, textured jacket. The lines are rough and scratchy, giving his face a wrinkled, thoughtful look. The artist used quick, uneven strokes to show age and character. This style fits the Romantic era, where emotion and individuality mattered more than perfect details. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Legros made prints with acid and needles.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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