Artwork
Mlle. Simpson
Mlle. Simpson 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. Mlle.
About this work
Overview
Mlle. Simpson is a transfer lithograph created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. The work is a portrait of a young woman, characterized by the medium's distinctive linear and tonal qualities.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a seated woman in profile, her face turned slightly towards the viewer. Her hair is drawn back, and her expression is calm yet serious, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features soft, smudged lines, imparting a quick, sketchy feel. This style was typical of 19th-century portrait drawing, suited for rapid capture of facial features. Legros signed the work in small letters at the top right corner.
History & Provenance
Created in 1874, Mlle. Simpson reflects Legros' dual practice as an artist and educator, following his relocation to London in 1863 and his role 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.
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