Artwork
Study of a Man's Head (Etude de tete d'homme)
Study of a Man's Head (Etude de tete d'homme) 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
Study of a Man's Head (Etude de tete d'homme) is an etching created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. Legros was a French-born artist who later became a British citizen and was influential in reviving etching in Britain.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a man's head and shoulders in a three-quarter view, with wavy hair and formal attire. The portrait is rendered in a loose, textured style that captures the subject's likeness.
Technique & Style
The work employs the intaglio technique, where ink fills scratched lines on a metal plate to create shadows and depth. The loose, rough lines give the etching a scratchy, textured appearance, characteristic of a quick study aimed at capturing the subject's expression or pose.
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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.
