Artwork
Self-Portrait, 13th plate
Self-Portrait, 13th plate is a crayon print by Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Alphonse Legros's 'Self-Portrait, 13th plate' is a 1906 print created using etching, with additional work in ink and crayon. The artist, originally from France, had settled in Britain and become a naturalized citizen.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a self-portrait, showing the artist's head turned away, with a furrowed brow and a long, wavy beard. The image focuses on the side of his head, rather than his face, capturing a contemplative or introspective mood.
Technique & Style
The etching technique used here achieves a high level of detail, with fine, swirling lines that give the hair and beard a three-dimensional appearance. The addition of ink and crayon adds texture and depth to the image, while the rough border at the top adds a sense of ruggedness.
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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.
