Artwork

Portrait of Madame Kemp in Profile (2nd Plate)

Portrait of Madame Kemp in Profile (2nd Plate), by Alphonse Legros, 1892
Portrait of Madame Kemp in Profile (2nd Plate), by Alphonse Legros, 1892

Portrait of Madame Kemp in Profile (2nd Plate) is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Madame Kemp in Profile (2nd Plate) is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1892. The work is a pencil drawing held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in profile, facing left, with her hair pulled back into a bun. Her features are rendered in detail, with a prominent nose and chin, and a serious expression, as her eyes are cast downward.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in a range of grays, from light to dark, against a plain gray background that focuses attention on the subject. The varying tones create a nuanced representation of the woman's profile.

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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