Artwork
Frederic Regamey
Frederic Regamey 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.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Frederic Regamey' is a lithograph created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. It is a portrait of a man, likely a contemporary of the artist.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted in profile, with wavy hair and a short beard, gazing to the side. The loose, rapid lines convey a sense of movement and capture the subject's expression.
Technique & Style
Legros employed lithography, a technique allowing for prints to be made from a flat surface. The resulting sketch appears spontaneous and alive due to the expressive strokes.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who became a British citizen, produced this work after settling in London in 1863. He was known for his role in reviving etching in Britain.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
