Artwork
Mr. Jourde
Mr. Jourde is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Mr.
About this work
Overview
Mr. Jourde is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1871, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of a man with dark hair and a beard, shown in profile and gazing to the right, dressed in formal attire.
Technique & Style
Legros employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing, with contrasting light and dark areas adding drama to the portrait.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
