Artwork

Alfred Stevens

Alfred Stevens, by Alphonse Legros, 1884
Alfred Stevens, by Alphonse Legros, 1884

Alfred Stevens is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Alfred Stevens is a black-and-white print created by Alphonse Legros in 1884, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print is a portrait of a man with short hair and a light beard, depicted in a calm demeanor. The simplicity of the drawing emphasizes the subject's character.

Technique & Style

The portrait features soft, smooth lines and faint shading, characteristic of a style that focuses on capturing the subject's essence without elaborate detail. This approach was typical of late 19th-century portraiture.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alphonse Legros

Artist

Alphonse Legros

Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.

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