Artwork
His Eminence Cardinal Manning, 1st plate
His Eminence Cardinal Manning, 1st plate 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
Alphonse Legros's 'His Eminence Cardinal Manning, 1st plate' is a print created in 1874 using etching and drypoint techniques. The work is a portrait of Cardinal Manning, a significant religious figure of the time.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Cardinal Manning as a serious, elderly man dressed in formal attire, with his hands folded over a book. Deep lines on his face convey a sense of age and contemplation.
Technique & Style
Legros employed a combination of etching and drypoint to achieve a textured, detailed image. The mix of shading and scratched lines creates depth and visual interest in the portrait.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who settled in London in 1863, produced this work during his time in Britain. Legros was known for his role in reviving etching in the country and for his work as an educator.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
