Artwork
Portrait of Victor Hugo (2nd Plate)
Portrait of Victor Hugo (2nd 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.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Victor Hugo (2nd Plate) is a 1884 print by Alphonse Legros, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an older man, likely Victor Hugo, with a full white beard and mustache, gazing upward. Deep facial lines convey age and character. The plain background emphasizes the subject's face and expression.
Technique & Style
Fine, detailed lines create texture, particularly in the hair and beard, giving the face a three-dimensional appearance. The use of light and shadow adds depth, exemplifying the artistic technique of chiaroscuro.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
