Artwork
Self-Portrait (10th Plate)
Self-Portrait (10th 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
Self-Portrait (10th Plate) is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an older man, likely the artist himself, in profile with a long white beard and curly hair, his face turned slightly away from the viewer.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, sketchy style characteristic of late 19th-century drawing practices, the portrait features confident, rapid strokes that capture the subject's likeness.
Context
This work exemplifies the Realist approach to portraiture, prioritizing candid representation over formal polish.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
