Artwork
E.R. Hughes
E.R. Hughes is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. E.
About this work
Overview
E.R. Hughes is a lithograph created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. The print features a profile portrait within a circular frame, accompanied by inscriptions and a smaller circular motif.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a man's profile with a calm yet serious expression. The surrounding inscriptions, though partially illegible, add to the work's symbolic significance. A smaller circle below contains a hand holding a tool and the phrase 'THE EYE TO SEE THE HEART TO FEEL THE HAND TO FOLLOW', suggesting a thematic focus on craftsmanship or artistic creation.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, sketchy style, the lithograph showcases Legros's proficiency in printmaking. The work's spontaneous appearance suggests a rapid drawing process, characteristic of Legros's graphic practice.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who became a British citizen, produced E.R. Hughes in 1874. Legros was influential in reviving etching in Britain through his teaching and own artistic practice, which encompassed various printmaking techniques, including lithography.
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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