Artwork
Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (2nd Plate)
Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (2nd Plate) is a print by Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (2nd Plate) is a 1911 print by Alphonse Legros, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an elderly Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with a long white beard and wavy hair, capturing the subtleties of his facial features and expression.
Technique & Style
Rendered in shades of gray using pencil or charcoal, the portrait employs chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes contrasting light and dark areas to create a three-dimensional effect, achieved through the artist's use of soft lines to convey depth and volume.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
