1904
gold
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Study of Cupid (Head of a Girl) is a 1904 gold by Alphonse Legros, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a portrait of a young girl, with a focus on her head and shoulders. She has curly hair and looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The background is light and subtle, with some faint lines and shading that add depth to the image. The artist's use of goldpoint on prepared paper creates a sense of warmth and intimacy in the portrait. The delicate lines and subtle shading bring out the subject's features and convey a sense of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques and style, you might want to explore the work of Legros, Alphonse.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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