Artwork
Murray Marks
Murray Marks 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
Murray Marks is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884 and held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of a man, shown in profile facing left, with a thick beard and mustache, and short, wavy hair.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, quick lines and shading that gives the subject a three-dimensional appearance. The style emphasizes simple forms and gradations of light and dark, rather than precise detail.
Context
The print showcases the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
