Artwork
Head of a Model (Tete de modele)
Head of a Model (Tete de modele) 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.
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Overview
Head of a Model (Tête de modèle) is a drypoint print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. Legros was a French-born artist who later worked in Britain, where he taught and influenced printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait study of a bearded man, captured in a contemplative mood. The subject's gaze is directed to the right, and his curly hair is rendered in a range of dark tones, creating a sense of depth and nuance.
Technique & Style
Legros's use of drypoint technique creates a textured, detailed image. The play of light and shadow on the subject's face adds complexity to the portrait, inviting the viewer to engage with the subject.
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Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
