Artwork
Lord A. Tennyson, 3rd plate
Lord A. Tennyson, 3rd 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. Lord A.
About this work
Overview
Lord A. Tennyson, 3rd plate is a print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874 using etching and drypoint techniques. It is a portrait of the poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an older Tennyson in profile, with a long beard and wavy hair, set against a plain background. The focus is on the poet's face and hair, rendered in fine, textured lines that create a three-dimensional effect.
Technique & Style
Legros employed intaglio techniques, specifically etching and drypoint, to achieve a high level of detail and texture in the portrait, particularly in the subject's hair and beard.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who became a British citizen, created this work during his time in London, where he was a key figure in the British etching revival.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
