Artwork
Head of a Man Looking Up to the Right
Head of a Man Looking Up to the Right is a silver drawing by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Head of a Man Looking Up to the Right is a drawing created by Alphonse Legros around 1894. It is executed in silverpoint on prepared paper.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Legros's use of silverpoint, a technique involving drawing with a silver point on specially prepared paper. This method was often associated with Realist artists, who valued its ability to capture precise detail and subtle texture.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man's head turned upwards to the right. The subject's gaze suggests a sense of contemplation or attention directed towards something outside the frame.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist, produced this work after relocating to Britain, where he contributed to the British etching revival. Legros was a versatile artist who worked in multiple mediums, including painting, etching, sculpture, and medal design.
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)
