Artwork
Head of a Man
Head of a Man is an ink drawing 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
Head of a Man is a drawing created by Alphonse Legros in 1874 using pen and brown ink on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a male figure in profile, captured in a simple yet evocative representation.
Technique & Style
Legros employed a restrained, linear style, utilizing varying line weights to convey depth and texture, characteristic of his work within the Romantic movement.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist, settled in London in 1863 and later became a British citizen, influencing British art through his work and teaching, particularly in the revival of etching.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
![Study of a Man's Head [recto], by Alphonse Legros](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/alphonse-legros--study-of-a-man-s-head-recto--745204b66df421ed-w320.webp)
