Artwork
Portrait of Mme. Emily Hughes (1st Plate)
Portrait of Mme. Emily Hughes (1st Plate) 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. Portrait of Mme.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Mme. Emily Hughes (1st Plate) is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884. It is a sketch of a woman's profile, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman with her hair pulled back, gazing calmly but with a serious expression. The simplicity of the lines and the soft shading around her cheek and neck convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Legros employed chiaroscuro, using contrasts of light and shadow to define the subject's features. The sketchy quality of the drawing suggests a rapid study, capturing the essence of the subject rather than rendering a highly finished portrait.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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